A District Heights, Maryland, man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly impersonating a police officer.
Late Thursday night, Robert Muschette Jr., 53, was driving a car with red and blue emergency lights on the front windshield, .
He identified himself to officers as D.C. police and then changed his story to say he was a “special police officer for a security agency,” police said.
Officers discovered a loaded handgun and ammunition in his vehicle, as well as a police-style badge, a ballistic vest, handcuffs and other apparel with “police” written on it.
Muschette is an employee of a security agency, but is only allowed to have yellow lights installed in his vehicle, according to authorities.
He was arrested and charged with impersonating law enforcement, possessing a loaded weapon and other related charges.
Police are encouraging people who may have had interactions with Muschette to call the department’s non-emergency number at 301-985-5060.
