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Nottawasaga OPP investigating person impersonating police

July 5, 2024   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is actively investigating an incident in which someone impersonated a police officer.

On June 22, 2024, between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 10:10 p.m., an individual was driving on the 15th Sideroad between the 12th Line and 13th Line of New Tecumseth. The individual reported that he was pulled over by two males who identified themselves as police officers.

The victim was uncomfortable with the interaction and reported the incident to police.

There are two suspects. One is described as 5’10, stocky build, with red hair. The other suspect is described as 6’4, with short spiky black hair, a goatee, and a scar under his left eye.

Both were seen wearing a blue vest with ‘POLICE’ on the front and back, name tags with a Canadian flag, and an ‘OPP’ crest above the word police.

The suspects had a radio, handcuffs, and a holster. Dark long-sleeved shirts and pants with a yellow stripe were also observed.

There are two suspect vehicles.

One is described as a dark-coloured Ford Taurus equipped with red and blue lights on the grill and interior visors and a push bar.

The second vehicle is a Silver Chevrolet Tahoe, described as also having flashing interior lights.

Citizens may ask to see an officer’s badge and warrant card. Some officers and off-duty officers may not be wearing uniforms, but they will be able to provide you with the name of their service, detachment, badge number, rank, and produce a badge and warrant card without delay.          Those who suspect they have been pulled over or confronted by a police impersonator should lock their doors and 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.                       

If you have any information about this incident or have video/dash cam footage, please contact Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (705) 434-1939.  

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