Police Impersonator Caught Making Traffic Stops With Machete & Bulletproof Vest

Fake Cop Arrested After He made a Traffic Stop, Police Discover Handcuffs, machete, and bullet proof best in trunk.
On July 7, 2024, at approximately 2135 hours, a Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) officer, while on uniform land patrol in a marked patrol truck, observed an incident on St. John's Parkway just south of Hartford Avenue in St. John's County, Florida. The officer witnessed two vehicles traveling southbound on the opposite side of the road, with the rear vehicle activating lights resembling emergency patrol lights to conduct what appeared to be a traffic stop on the leading vehicle.
The officer performed a U-turn and approached the scene to assist, only to discover the rear vehicle was a marked security vehicle belonging to "Godly Security Agency," a 2015 black Ford Taurus previously registered as a police vehicle. The vehicle bore markings indicating it was a "Patrol Unit," with officer insignia on the sides and activated LED white and green emergency lights.
As the officer approached, the vehicle initially stopped by the security vehicle drove away. The officer identified the individual in the security vehicle as the defendant, later confirmed through a Florida driver's license. The defendant was dressed in khaki BDU shorts and a dark polo shirt displaying a badge insignia on the chest and rank stripes on the sleeves. He was openly carrying a loaded Glock 19 (gen 5) pistol on his right hip. The defendant claimed he conducted the stop to check on the vehicle's driver, citing a strong mechanical odor and the presence of hazard lights.
The officer informed the defendant that conducting such a welfare traffic stop violated the driver’s civil rights. During the interaction, the defendant admitted to routinely performing similar stops. His loaded firearm was seized, and his identification was obtained. The defendant was detained and placed in the patrol truck pending further investigation for impersonating a police officer. Deputies from the St. John's County Sheriff's Office and a Florida Highway Patrol trooper arrived to assist with the investigation. The defendant was read his Miranda rights and agreed to speak further, confirming his actions and stating he was "on duty" that evening, despite the location not being part of his assigned jurisdiction.
A search of the defendant’s vehicle revealed additional items, including a gun belt with a baton, pepper spray, two full magazines, an empty plate carrier labeled "K9 Officer," a bulletproof vest, a machete, two pairs of handcuffs, a vehicle dash camera, and a body-worn camera that had been recording during the investigation. Both cameras were seized for evidence.
The following items were logged into evidence at the St. John's County facility (locker #6):
• Body-worn camera (BWC)
• Firearm with ammunition and magazine
• Dash camera
Search warrants may be sought to access the recording devices upon direction from the State Attorney's Office. The defendant’s vehicle was towed by Allan's Towing but not seized.
The defendant was transported to the St. John's County Jail without incident. His handcuffs were double-locked and checked for proper fit. The patrol truck was inspected before and after transport with no findings. The defendant was charged with the following violations under Florida State Statutes:
• F.S. 843.08: Impersonating an Officer
• F.S. 790.053(1): Open Carry of a Firearm or Electric Weapon/Device


Donny Rapture,POLICE WATCH,cops,bodycam,body camera,police,news law&crime network,code blue cam,police interaction,police officer,crime documentaries,crime documentary,dui,police activity,police videos,POLICE INSIDER,police insider uncut,first amendment audit,1st amendment audit,inside edition,corrupt cops caught on camera,cop,live pd,a&e,law and crime network,crime,law enforcement,donut operator,FWC,Fish And Wildlife,Hunting,Fishing