Seaford, DE - Troopers are investigating an incident in which a male suspect impersonated a police officer after conducting a vehicle stop on Coverdale Road.
The incident occurred on Monday, September 1, 2014 at approximately 10:45 p.m. as a female motorist was traveling on Coverdale Road in the area of Hastings Farm Road when the suspect vehicle began to follow close behind. The suspect activated emergency police style lights on the front of the vehicle, and victim pulled over to the shoulder. The suspect exited the vehicle and approached the female victim wearing a handgun in a holster on his hip as well as a radio. The suspect inquired about her erratic driving and when the victim became suspicious of the suspect’s mannerisms she informed him that she was calling 9-1-1. The suspect immediately to his vehicle, and fled northbound on Coverdale Road.
The suspect is described as a light skinned black male operating a large four door sedan.
Troopers continue to investigate this incident.
What to do if you believe you are being contacted by a police impersonator.
If you believe you are being pulled over by a person who may be impersonating a police officer, be cautious, and remember the safety tips below from the Delaware State Police:
- Put on your flashers, drive the speed limit and call 911 from your cell phone. Tell the 911 dispatcher that you are concerned. If you do not have a cell phone, drive to a well-lit, busy area, such as the parking lot of a busy store.
- Do not stop your vehicle or get out of your vehicle until a dispatcher can confirm you are being pulled over by a legitimate police officer.
-If the dispatcher cannot confirm that you are being pulled over by a police officer, stay on the line with the dispatcher. Drive carefully to a safe place, such as a local police department.
-If you are issued documents that may be suspicious, contact the issuing agency about their legitimacy.
- Report anything suspicious.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Troop 5 at 302-337-1090 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at: http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
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Ignore all of those warnings / tips at the peril of being tasered by a thug kop
ReplyDeleteNever pull over for an unmarked car, period!! Speed up and go to a well lighted place with people around.
ReplyDeleteThey insist on driving all kinds of vehicles.How are we to know who is legit and who isn't?
ReplyDeleteIf they really are a cop will they cite you for talking on your cell phone when you call 911?
ReplyDeleteTonight at ToysRUs parking lot saw a medium grey Dodge Charger with dark tinted windows, spot light on driver door, led flasher bars on inside front window and other things that made it look a bit like a police car. It would certainly fool someone after dark. It had Maryland tags, but they weren't state or other law enforcement. It had something like "community safety" written across the back. Can anyone provide any information about whether or not that's okay? Finally saw the people come out and grit in the car. I could describe them to law enforcement if it turns out to be something that needs to be looked in to.
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