Tag: Police Impostors

Investigations
Florida Deputies Thwart Mass Shooting, Possible Ambushes of Police After FBI Tip
The search of the man’s residence yielded 18 firearms, body armor, rifle plates, a helmet, and 12,000 rounds of ammunition. The deputies found he had a full Class B Palm Beach County SO uniform and gear.
May 1, 2025
Photo showing some of the gear and weapons found in Damien Allen's residence.
Patrol
Man Reportedly Impersonated NYPD Officer and Pepper Sprayed Subway Rider
“An unknown individual wearing an NYPD detective shield displayed from a chain around his neck was unlawfully stopping commuters from entering the transit system and attempting to detain them while identifying himself as a police officer,” police say.
June 27, 2024
The NYPD says a man posed as a detective in the subway system using this badge and pepper sprayed a rider.
Patrol
Kentucky Deputies Discover Pipe Bomb, Murder Plans at Home of Police Imposter
At the house, investigators said they found a pipe bomb, spiked weapons, booby traps, a makeshift spike strip, firearms, police equipment and weapons, and plans for kidnapping and murder plots.
November 21, 2023
Patrol
Police Imposters Carjack Victims in California
Officers learned the victims had been carjacked at gunpoint by two men wearing shirts with the word “POLICE” written on the front, Burbank police said.
May 4, 2021
Burbank
Patrol
Illinois Officer Arrests Police Imposter After Observing Hinky License Plates
An officer with the Tinley Park (IL) Police Department arrested a police imposter after he saw what legitimately looked like a police patrol vehicle but for one little detail—the license plates were wrong.
August 28, 2020
Patrol
Imposters Pose as Chicago Police Officers During Hold-Ups
The Chicago Police Department has issued a warning to citizens that a series of robberies has occurred during which the offenders posing as officers with the agency and demanding drivers to give them their wallets.
August 21, 2020
The Chicago Police Department has issued a warning to citizens that a series of robberies has occurred during which the offenders posing as officers with the agency and demanding drivers to give them their wallets.
Patrol
Indiana Man Charged with Impersonating a Police Officer
An Indiana man has been charged with impersonating a police officer after he had reportedly conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle earlier this month.
July 28, 2020
Patrol
Nova Scotia Killer Bought Retired Police Car Used in Attack at Auction
The killer, Gabriel Wortman, was dressed in a police uniform and drove the former police vehicle as he rampaged across the area during the 13-hour attack that started on April 18 and ended April 19.
April 29, 2020
The killer reportedly drove a retired police car marked as an RCMP vehicle and with a lightbar. (Photo: RCMP/Twitter)
Patrol
Police Impostor Conducts Traffic Stop on Off-Duty Indiana Lieutenant
An Indianapolis man was arrested and charged with impersonating a police officer after he attempted to conduct a traffic stop on an off-duty lieutenant with the Southport (IN) Police Department.
April 23, 2020
Patrol
Kansas Man Arrested for Impersonating an Officer
The man—identified as 27-year-old Daniel Corrieri—is now in jail on numerous charges including impersonation of a law enforcement officer, possession of a firearm while under the influence, and DUI.
April 14, 2020
Patrol
Alabama Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer
The man—identified as 26-year-old Sean Payton Lann—is also charged with robbery and criminal mischief.
April 10, 2020
Patrol
Police Impostor Accused of Sexual Assault on Teen at "Traffic Stop"
Alabama police are searching for a man who reportedly was impersonating an officer when he stopped a female teenage motorist and allegedly groped her.
February 21, 2020
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