MCSO warns of deputy impersonators

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office wants you to be aware of callers impersonating their office.

They say on Wednesday, June 13 the owner of Brick Pit said he received such a call.

He said the caller identified himself as a Mobile County Sheriff's Deputy and that one of his employees had been arrested for DUI.

The caller also stated the bail amount would be $1734 and if he did not assist her with bail then she would not be released until June 24.

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office wants you to know that if you have a loved one in the Mobile Metro Jail the following should take place:

• You will receive a call from your loved one if he/she needs assistance in bonding out of jail
• If you need a bonding company, MCSO will ask you which bonding company you would like to do business with and then provide number
• There is NEVER money exchanged over the phone with Mobile Metro Jail
• Remember, you may always confirm if your loved one is in Mobile Metro jail by going to our website, www.mobileso.com , and look at our 24-hour bookings