Man arrested for impersonating police

LEAMINGTON — On Friday April 30, members of the Leamington Detachment of the OPP were approached by a concerned motorist who reported a male, during a traffic stop, identifying himself as a police officer.

While on patrol on Talbot Street West, OPP officers located a black Chrysler 300 and the suspect male matching the descriptions provided by the victim.

As a result, a 56-year-old from Windsor was arrested and charged with personating a peace officer pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released from custody with a court date scheduled for June 29 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Police are reminding motorists who suspect they have been pulled over or confronted by a police impersonator that they should immediately call 911.

Do not get out of your vehicle.

If possible, try to write down a description of the person, their vehicle and their license plate as soon as it is safe to do so.