Authorities Did Not Report Whether Man Stopped Any Cars
WBAL-TV 11 News
GOLDEN RING, Md. -- Authorities are investigating a man who they accuse of impersonating a police officer in the Baltimore area.
Arrested Man’s Car Has Police Lights, Equipment Maryland State Police announced Thursday the arrest of Shawn T. Casey, 26, of Baltimore, who faces impersonating a police officer, possessing a concealed deadly weapon and numerous traffic-related charges.
Troopers and Baltimore County police met on Wednesday to discuss Casey’s arrest. Authorities have been investigating two suspicious traffic stops in Baltimore and Carroll counties but authorities did not report whether Casey (pictured, right) stopped anyone.
Troopers arrested Casey Sunday after stopping him for speeding and finding that the 2003 Chevrolet Impala the accused was driving was equipped with several police lights and a siren. State police said the arresting trooper saw the police lights inside the car in addition to a console with switches, a laptop computer mount and a rechargeable flashlight mounted inside the car.
When the switches (pictured, left) were activated, troopers said, an array of clear, blue and red strobe lights began flashing. Troopers said that a working siren was also wired within the console. Troopers also found an expandable baton between the driver’s seat and the door, according to state police.
Police said a local towing company representative owns the vehicle and investigators believe it was being used for repossessions. Troopers found a hat and a jacket with the words “Maryland Recovery Bureau” inside the car.
After appearing before a Baltimore County District Court commissioner, Casey was released on his own recognizance pending trial.