Man impersonating police officer makes traffic stop in NW me

View · by **Hammer99...** on Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:24 am

I like this part.

"The sheriff's office warns motorists should consider using precautions when an officer in an unmarked vehicle is conducting a traffic stop. Look for an official uniform, department identification, and badge. If something doesn't feel right, call 911."

http://www.kare11.com/rss/article/953742/14/Man-impersonating-police-officer-makes-traffic-stop-in-NW-metro-

View · by **dsm2nr** on Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:22 am

That's a mile away from my old house. And only half a mile from the PD. I wouldn't have thought anything like that would go on around there. Crazy.

View · by **xracer390** on Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:34 am

So did she get a ticket ? What had she done wrong ? I know you cant have the red light but you can make a citizens arrest right ? :lol:

View · by **carver952** on Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:01 pm

Making a citizens arrest face-face is far different from attempting a traffic stop.
Only emergency vehicles may have flashing blue lights.
Other vehicles may have flashing amber or red lights only for traffic/hazard response.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.475
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=169.59

View · by **tman** on Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:02 pm

kare11 wrote:The man was also described as having ... "a low voice that sounded as though he had a sore throat."

I tihnk he was doing his best Clint Eastwood impression. Clints voice has gone that way now that he's old.

View · by **BemidjiDweller** on Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:12 pm

This is why I never stop for anything that isn't flashing blue and red at me.