A female traveling down 7th street in Byron was stopped by someone impersonating a police officer last Thursday. It was about 1PM on March 26th that a burgundy Crown Victoria with dashboard lights stopped a female who was delivering newspapers. According to the police report, he asked to see her drivers license. He took a brief glance at it, then said something to the effect of, “Watch your speed”. Feeling suspicious, the female called law enforcement after the incident. She then met a Sheriff’s Deputy to report what had happened.
The suspect was described as a male in is 50’s, medium height, and clean shaven. According to the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office, it is unclear whether this is related to a string of previous incidents of a male impersonating an officer in Goodhue County a few months back. The description of the suspect was similar, but the vehicle descriptions do not match.
Remember: if you are ever stopped by an unmarked police car and are approached by a person in plainclothes, ask them for their identification. If you have reason to believe that they are not a law enforcement officer, then call 911.
