California man arrested for impersonating a police officer, deputies say
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A California man was arrested during a traffic stop after allegedly impersonating a police officer, according to officials.

The driver was pulled over near South De Anza Boulevard and Rodrigues Avenue in Cupertino, California, after a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputy noticed an SUV with an expired registration, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post on Sunday.

The vehicle was equipped with siren lights, according to the sheriff’s office.

A California man was arrested for impersonating a police officer

The driver was found wearing a security uniform with “police” written across it. (Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office)

After the driver gave consent to search the vehicle, deputies located two firearms, two batons, pepper spray and methamphetamine inside.

The suspect was arrested for impersonating a peace officer, possession of a baton, possession of a concealed firearm, possession of tear gas, falsification of registration, possession of an unregistered firearm, possession of a controlled substance with a loaded firearm and possession of methamphetamine.

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