"During the search of the vehicle, officers recovered a firearm, counterfeit government identification, drug paraphernalia and additional evidence suggesting the driver may have been impersonating a federal agent," Alameda police wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday night. Police posted several pictures of the recovered items, which include a black tactical vest with the word 'Agent' written on the back, a black handgun, handcuffs, three gold law enforcement-style badges, and multiple ID cards."
"The case was launched after officers made a startling discovery while investigating a stolen vehicle on November 18. In a Facebook post, Alameda police say an automated license plate reader notified them that a stolen vehicle was traveling near the Marina Village Shopping Center. An officer then made contact with the vehicle and its driver. The driver was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, but when officers began searching the vehicle things take a disturbing turn."
"ALAMEDA, Calif. (KGO) -- Alameda police are investigating whether someone has been impersonating a federal agent in the Bay Area. 'Impersonating a government or law enforcement official is not only a serious offense, but it also poses a significant risk to the individual and the public,' Alameda Police wrote on Facebook. Police also said the case remains active as they continue to investigate 'the full scope of the suspect's actions.'"
Alameda police responded to an automated license plate reader alert identifying a stolen vehicle near the Marina Village Shopping Center. An officer contacted the vehicle and arrested the driver for possession of a stolen vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded a firearm, counterfeit government identification, drug paraphernalia and other items suggesting possible impersonation of a federal agent. Recovered property included a tactical vest labeled 'Agent', a handgun, handcuffs, multiple gold badges and ID cards. The impersonation allegation is being investigated and the case remains active as police probe the full scope of the suspect's actions.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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