A man in Onslow County, North Carolina, has been impersonating a highway trooper and pulling over motorists for illegal traffic stops.
According to WECT-6, the local sheriff’s office has received multiple reports of the police impostor since Monday, all describing the same man.
The suspect is described as a tall white male in his early 30s, wearing a baseball cap with a North Carolina Highway Patrol patch and a black jack. He was reported to be driving a black Dodge Charger with a large antenna.
Sergeant David Oglesby of N.C. State Highway Patrol warned drivers to be cautious and says the impostor may pose a threat to unsuspecting motorists.
The NHCP shared the following tips for dealing with the situation:
-In the event you are stopped by an unmarked car and it appears suspicious, you should call 911.
-If someone tries to stop you, continue driving until you are in a well-lit area such as a gas station or an open business.
-A true law-enforcement officer will not have a problem with someone calling 911 to confirm that they are legitimate.
Anyone with information is being asked to call the Onslow County Sheriff’s office at 910-455-3113. There is a $2,500 reward for information that leads to his arrest.
