Kidd Cole has taken his scam artistry to another level since he appeared on MTV's "Catfish" last year.
Metro Transit Police arrested Jerez Nehemiah Stone-Coleman a.k.a. Kidd Cole on charges of making terrorist threats, according to a MTPD release. Officers and detectives made the arrest at Stone-Coleman's residence in Southeast D.C. on May 27.
The 20-year-old Stone-Coleman allegedly phoned in 11 threats to the 911 emergency system reporting bomb threats and/or hostage situations against Metro stations, trains and buses between Dec. 12, 2014 and May 12, 2015.
Police tracked down the reality TV star using cell phone records, video surveillance from stations and busses, and telephone audio to identify him. An arrest warrant was issued on May 26.
Stone-Coleman is alleged to have 'knowingly [conveyed] false information concerning an attempt or alleged attempt to engage in terrorist attacks or other violence against mass transportation systems, according to a Criminal Complaint in United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Each threat prompted an emergency response by MTPD and sometimes other law enforcement agencies. All the threats were proven "wholly false."
The false threats included:
Jan. 20, 2015 - A caller claimed that people "from France" were going to ambush President Barack Obama's motorcade and assassinate him. The same people had also placed bombs around the Potomac Avenue Metro station.
Feb. 22, 2015 - MTPD received a bomb threat against Metrobus 7130 from a caller who described an individual dressed in "all black clothing" and glasses threatening to blow up the bus and brandishing an AS-50 sniper rifle.
In another 911 hoax, a violent threat against a Metrobus in D.C. caused police to stop and evacuate a bus. An innocent citizen matching the caller's description of the suspect was detained, questioned and frisked.
"We have no greater responsibility than protecting Metro's customers and employees," Metro Transit Police Chief Ron Pavlik said in the release. "This case demonstrates the seriousness with which we take all threats and the lengths to which we will go to bring those responsible to justice."
