7 Imposters Caught Trying to Fool Police on Bodycam

Imposter Caught at Salvation Army

• 🚨 Michael Scalleta was found working security at a Salvation Army while allegedly impersonating a police officer, despite public reports of his suspicious behavior.
• 👮‍♂️ When questioned, Scalleta claimed to be with Edmonds PD and struggled to produce credentials, leading to his detention and discovery of a firearm.
• 📜 Records revealed Scalleta had a prior conviction for a bomb hoax and his security guard license had expired.

Fake Cop with Expired Badge

• 🚗 A traffic stop for expired tags led to the discovery that Scott Pearson was carrying an invalid Park Ridge police badge and had police lights installed on his vehicle.
• 🚨 Pearson claimed he was no longer employed by Park Ridge PD but still possessed and displayed his badge, leading to his arrest for impersonating an officer.

Unlicensed Nurse's Deception

• 🏥 Autumn Bardiza allegedly cared for over 4,000 patients over two years without a valid nursing license, using another nurse's credentials.
• 🕵️‍♀️ Her scheme unraveled when a coworker noticed her license had expired, leading to a seven-month investigation and her arrest for medical fraud and identity theft.

DIY Traffic Enforcement

• 🚨 Earl Cicero was accused of using red and blue lights on his GMC truck to attempt to pull over a driver, who reported the incident.
• 🚓 Troopers found the lights in Cicero's truck, confirming the witness's account, and he was arrested for false impersonation of officials.

Fired Officer Directing Traffic

• 🚦 Daryl Henderson was found directing traffic while wearing a uniform with a police patch, claiming to be a reserve officer for the City of Tifton.
• ❌ It was discovered Henderson had been terminated from Tifton PD a week prior, leading to his arrest for impersonating a police officer.

Attempted Traffic Stop on Highway

• 🚗 Dennis Me is accused of using red and blue lights to attempt to pull over a driver on the highway, leading to a chase.
• 🚓 Police intercepted Me, seizing his vehicle equipped with lights, and he was arrested for impersonating an officer, though the case was later dismissed.

Reserve Deputy Claim Disputed

• 🌟 A driver stopped by a trooper revealed a gold star and claimed to be a reserve deputy with the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO).
• ❓ Further investigation revealed the individual was not sworn and did not possess a CCN number, which is required for BSO deputies, leading to his arrest for impersonating an officer.