A 22-year-old man from Missouri City, Texas, has been extradited to Massachusetts after allegedly scamming a Barnstable resident out of nearly $50,000. Deterrjon Johnson was arraigned in Barnstable District Court on charges of Larceny over $1,200 by False Pretense and Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,200, according to the Barnstable Police Department.
In August 2025, a Barnstable resident was contacted by someone claiming to be from the FDIC, warning that their bank account had been compromised. The scammer convinced the victim to transfer their savings into a supposedly “safe and secure” account, which turned out to be fraudulent.
Investigators, including Detective Erik McNeice and Officer David Downs, traced the fraudulent transactions to Johnson, who had withdrawn large sums from an account registered under “D. Johnson Global LLC.” Evidence collected during multiple search warrants identified Johnson as the sole perpetrator.
The Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office and the State Police Detective Unit worked with local authorities to secure Johnson’s arrest and extradition from Texas. During his arraignment, Johnson was held on $2,500 bail.
The Barnstable Police Department urged residents to remain vigilant against scams: stop communication with suspects, inform your bank, and report the incident to local police immediately. Their advice for potential scam attempts: “If the scammer calls, HANG UP! If the scammer emails, DELETE! REPORT as soon as possible.”
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