Caspar Benson
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SOURCE: Caspar Benson
Man arrested for impersonating Oneonta police officer by flashing headlights
A man was arrested for impersonating an Oneonta police officer Wednesday morning.Police said that he has made several traffic stops throughout the area by flashing his headlights and then making an indication of being a police officer. It is unclear what that indication was.>> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from WVTM 13The person is being held in the Blount County Jail.Anyone who has been stopped by someone who they don't believe was a legitimate law enforcement officer is asked to call the Oneonta Police Department at 205-625-4351, option 3. This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.
ONEONTA, Ala. —
A man was arrested for impersonating an Oneonta police officer Wednesday morning.
Police said that he has made several traffic stops throughout the area by flashing his headlights and then making an indication of being a police officer. It is unclear what that indication was.
>> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from WVTM 13
The person is being held in the Blount County Jail.
Anyone who has been stopped by someone who they don't believe was a legitimate law enforcement officer is asked to call the Oneonta Police Department at 205-625-4351, option 3.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.