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Long Beach Police are currently investigating an individual they believe may have been impersonating a police officer, and are asking for the public's help.

Recently, while investigating a domestic violence incident, officers made contact with the male suspect.  The suspect was subsequently arrested and his vehicle was impounded.  During the inventory search of the suspect’s vehicle, police discovered that it was illegally equipped with emergency police lighting and a siren.  Also in the vehicle, police discovered numerous blank law enforcement identification cards, and multiple Security Officer badges and identification cards.

Detectives believe that the suspect may have been impersonating a police officer, possibly making illegal traffic stops, and/or committing other illegal actions.

The suspect is described as a male White, 34-years-old, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and is 5’9" tall and weighs 215 lbs.  He was driving a blue 2004 Dodge Ram 1500, similar to the one depicted in the photo.

Long Beach Police would like anyone who believes they may have been falsely detained by this individual, to contact Long Beach Police Violent Crimes Detectives Peter Lackovic and John Hotchkiss at (562) 570-7250.