TROOPER IMPERSONATION: The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is searching for a suspected police impersonator who stopped a young woman on the Turner Turnpike near Stroud Tuesday.
This is such a scary situation. I know the young lady this happened to and she is understandably shaken. She says a man driving a Nissan Titan with rooftop-mounted light bar had been driving beside her before getting behind her car and turning on flashing lights. Having been raised to follow the law and respect officers, she pulled over. She says he was wearing a brown uniform and hat. He told her he was with Oklahoma Highway Patrol, but didn’t have a badge, name tag or patches on his shirt. He didn’t ask for her ID and asked her to get out of her car to look at something on the back of the vehicle. Her instincts kicked in and she refused to get out. That’s when she says the man became agitated and grabbed to door handle, but thankfully the door was locked. The young lady, quickly rolled up her window and grabbed her phone and pepper spray. She says when she did that, the man ran back to his truck and sped off.
OHP says troopers are actively and aggressively investigating this and looking for a black Nissan Titan with a rooftop-mounted light bar. If you have seen a vehicle matching this description, call the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Central Communications Center at 405-425-2323.
OHP says if you believe a police impersonator is stopping you, dial 911 immediately to confirm the legitimacy of the stop. When safe to do so, take note of details such as the vehicle’s color, markings, license plate (if possible), emergency lighting, and the individual’s clothing or badge.
Troopers say law enforcement officers understand public caution and will always prioritize your safety.
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