Concord Police Arrested Man for Impersonating a Police Officer

The Concord Police Department reported that a man has been arrested for impersonating a police officer.

According to a social media post by Concord Police, they announced that on Monday afternoon, Concord Dispatch received a report of a white sedan with emergency lights activated driving erratically in the Valley District of Concord—the caller believe it to be highly suspicious.

Officers converged on the area and located a Hyundai Accent matching the vehicle description given by the original caller.

When police arrived on scene, the located the vehicle was equipped with emergency lights and siren, and even a “police” marking on the side, but the driver was no police officer. A replica firearm was located on his person along with a radio, badge holder, and handcuffs.

The driver was arrested and the vehicle went to car jail. The name of the man was driver was not released.

If you believe you had been pulled over by this vehicle in our city, contact the Concord Police Department at 925-671-3333.