Richland Police Catch Man Playing Cop — Here’s What Happened

Is He a Fake Cop? Caller Spots Impersonator, Leads to Arrest

Richland Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Columbia Park Trail and Leslie Road on Thursday on a report of shady situation. A male in a black SUV was pulling vehicles over.

Read More: Warning: Pasco Police Arrest Man for Stealing a Running Vehicle

Benton County Sheriff's Office-Facebook

The Caller Believed the Man Was Impersonating a Police Officer.

As Benton County Sheriff's Deputies were in the area, they responded. Deputies located the suspect and vehicle in the 600 block of Columbia Park Trail. Richland Police Officers were on the scene soon after. As they arrived they took over the investigation. The caller was correct in their belief. The male was indeed Impersonating an Officer.

The Suspect Was Arrested and Booked Into the Benton County Jail.

He's charged with Criminal Impersonation 1st Degree for fraudulently acting as a police officer. According to the Richland Police Department:

Other than the suspect vehicle being a Land Rover, it was set up to look like a patrol vehicle. Thank you to those who called in the report so these actions could be stopped.

I've been pulled over a few times in my life. When those lights were flashing behind me, adrenaline was pumping. My heart was thumping. Pull over quickly. Was I speeding? Why am I being pulled over?

Get our free mobile app

Each time, I was so nervous! I know I did NOT check to see what the make and model of the Police vehicle was. Did you?

25 True Crime Locations: What Do They Look Like Today?

Below, find out where 25 of the most infamous crimes in history took place — and what the locations are used for today. (If they've been left standing.)

2023 Best Looking State Patrol Cars In (Almost) Every State

For the past 10 years, the American Association of State Troopers has held a contest to determine which state has the best looking patrol cruiser. Nearly every state police agency submits their best photo of their sharpest patrol vehicle a chance to win the coveted cover photo on the association's annual calendar. From cop cars rushing through blizzards to vehicles on the Grand Ole Opry stage, here are this 2023's nominees.

Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll