Michigan man charged with impersonating police after pulling over actual cop
The Michigan man was driving around with flashing red and blue police lights, impersonating a police officer
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A Michigan man man was caught red-handed after he was seen flashing red and blue police lights and impersonating a police officer by attempting to pull over a real off-duty police officer in a fake traffic stop.
Christian Katan Mansoor, 18, of Macomb Township was darting around in a silver BMW with flashing red and blue lights on Monday, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.
Around 11 p.m., Mansoor allegedly pulled up behind an off-duty Waterford Township police officer in Rochester Hills. Police said he was allegedly attempting to conduct a traffic stop.
Christian Katan Mansoor, who police say was impersonating an officer, has been charged after he was caught trying to stop an off-duty officer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office)
The off-duty officer said that Mansoor previously passed her, and she was suspicious when he pulled her over. After introducing herself, she asked Mansoor what precinct he worked for and his identification.
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According to officials, Mansoor claimed that he was a Detroit police officer with the 12th Precinct, and told the off-duty police officer that he needed to retrieve his identification from his vehicle.
Mansoor evidently had no intention of returning with his ID. He reportedly drove away, but the off-duty officer continued the chase, following him to a trailer park in Shelby Township.
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said that 18-year-old Christian Katan Mansoor was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies later found the vehicle and Mansoor, who was switching license plates to another BMW he owned, according to the release. He was arrested after a short foot chase.
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Mansoor was charged with a misdemeanor and arraigned in 52-3 District Court. Police said that he was released on a $5,000 bond.
“Individuals that pose as police officers present a threat to the public and undermine legitimate law enforcement.”— — Sheriff Michael Bouchard
“Individuals that pose as police officers present a threat to the public and undermine legitimate law enforcement,” Oakland County Sheriff’s Office’s Michael Bouchard said. “Thankfully, this individual was caught and is being held accountable for the incident.”
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Bouchard said that this may not have been the first time Mansoor impersonated an officer and asked locals to contact the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office if they were involved in a similar incident.
Fake cop unknowingly targets off-duty Ky. officer, citation says
The vehicle was seized for possible forfeiture.
Fake cop unknowingly targets off-duty Ky. officer, citation says
By WKYT News Staff and Samantha Valentino
MERCER COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) — A Kentucky man is accused of pretending to be a police officer and using flashing lights to try to slow down other drivers.
According to an arrest citation, Bluegrass 911 received a call Wednesday night from an off-duty officer who reported an SUV traveling at a high rate of speed and using flashing blue and red lights in an apparent attempt to make him slow down.
Harrodsburg Police say they located the Honda Pilot SUV and noticed what appeared to be emergency-style lights visible through the rear glass, along with a decal ending in “PD,” resembling a police cruiser marking.
Police conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle on Danville Road. Officers say the driver, 53-year-old Justin Young Gov of Stanford, told them he was using the lights to try to slow down speeders.
“He would swerve in front of the car that he thought was speeding and then turn all of his lights, in his words, trying to get them to slow down,” Harrodsburg Police Chief Scott Elder said.
At first, Gov claimed he used to be a police officer in Los Angeles, but later admitted that wasn’t true.
Police say they found latex gloves, a reflective vest, and cards similar to parking citations inside the vehicle. Officers wrote that the setup made the SUV appear to be a legitimate police vehicle when the lights were activated.
Chief Elder said he was grateful it was a law enforcement officer driving the car that was stopped, because it’s unclear what could’ve happened if it were a civilian.
“He was an off-duty officer from Garrard County,” Elder said. “In today’s world, you don’t really know anyone’s intent or mindset.”
Gov was arrested on charges of impersonating a peace officer, improper use of blue lights, and having a license plate not eligible for use. His vehicle was also seized for possible forfeiture.
Harrodsburg Police are now looking for other possible victims.
If you believe you’ve been pulled over by Gov, or have received a fake parking ticket, you’re asked to reach out to officers at (859) 734-5120.
Safety advice for drivers
If you ever find yourself in a situation where you suspect you’re being pulled over by a fake cop, Elder says you should turn on your hazards and pull over in a public, well-lit area.
“If you still don’t feel comfortable that you know that it’s a police officer, you can always call the local dispatch center and say, ‘Hey, am I being pulled over legitimately?’” Elder said.
