Andrew Biscay, 40, was arrested by the Madera County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of impersonating a U.S. Marshal and possessing makeshift weapons. Following a disturbance call, deputies discovered a trove of disturbing handmade law enforcement equipment in Biscay's vehicle, including a homemade pistol and a fake uniform. His arrest comes on the heels of recent high-profile impersonation cases, provoking public fear regarding the legitimacy of law enforcement agents. Authorities have urged residents to report any suspicious encounters with potential impersonators in the area.
Deputies received reports of a family disturbance near Avenue 12 and Road 22, which led to a vehicle search where they found the law enforcement gear.
Photos posted online by the Sheriff's Office show a Ford F-150 with a star marking on the driver's side door, an improvised pistol constructed with a spring-action barrel.
The arrest comes weeks after Vance Boelter allegedly posed as a police officer and fatally shot a Minnesota lawmaker.
Authorities have reported increased fears stemming from unmarked officers and incidents of impersonating law enforcement agents.
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