PW Police investigate man who identified himself as police officer

Impersonating a Police Officer – On May 10 at 5:20PM, officers responded to Potomac Mills Mall located at 2700 Potomac Mills Cir in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a suspicious person.

Mall Security reported to police that a man, later identified as the accused, approached them to report a possible shoplifter. The accused identified himself as a Prince William County police officer and was wearing a radio with earpiece, handcuffs, two replica handguns, and other items, according to a report from Sgt. Jonathan Perok, police department spokesman. Officers located the accused and detained him without further incident.

Following the investigation, the accused was arrested without incident.
Arrested on May 10:
Tyson RASHER, 18, of 3857 Sunnybrook Ct in Woodbridge
Charged with impersonating a police officer
Court Date: June 29, 2016 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

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