Perth OPP investigating police impersonation incident

NORTH PERTH – On Oct. 16, Perth County OPP officers responded to a report of an individual impersonating a police officer.

Perth County OPP received a complaint from a driver who had been stopped on Perth Line 88 in the Municipality of North Perth. The driver was approached by an individual with the following description: A white, heavy-set male, approximately in his 50s, wearing a navy blue outfit and white New Balance running shoes.

The suspect’s vehicle is described as a black Dodge Charger with bar and lights in the front grill. No markings.

The investigation is ongoing.

The OPP wish to remind the public that citizens may ask a police officer to provide the name of their service, detachment, badge number, rank officer’s badge and warrant card.