People in southwestern Ontario are posing as officers and making fake vehicle stops, police say. Incidents have been reported in Wellington County, Essex County and Saugeen Shores, all with a similar approach. One person has been arrested in Wellington County and one in Saugeen Shores, but police are still looking for two others. Police in Saugeen Shores say they arrested a man driving a black 2016 Ford F150 pickup truck outfitted with police lights. (Saugeen Shores Police Service)Crime of opportunityAn American expert in police impersonation says similar incidents have occurred in her area in recent weeks.
Source: CBC News May 13, 2020 10:00 UTC