12/03/2025
A Norfolk police recruit was arrested in connection with a phone scam but his lawyer says he was manipulated by criminals who asked to used his phone.
Norfolk Police Keontay Britt, 21, was employed as a Norfolk police recruit from April 5 to August 12, 2025. He was arrested August 8th on grand larceny and fraud charges in Suffolk, according to court records.
The case stems from a phone scam that Suffolk Police warned about in August, saying they had seen an uptick in suspects asking victims to use their phones before transferring money from Navy Federal mobile apps. Three people were wanted in connection with the crimes, including Britt.