Suspect who impersonated a police officer on June 18 in Woodbridge arrested

**UPDATES**

Impersonating a Police Officer | Stolen Vehicle *ARREST – On June 23, detectives with the Prince William County Police Department’s Intel Unit were notified by detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department that they had identified and arrested the suspect who had impersonated a police officer in the area of Prince William Pkwy and Reids Prospect Dr in Woodbridge on June 18 while driving a stolen white 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, according to Officer Nathan Probus, Prince William Police Department spokesman.

The accused, identified as Tyson RASCHER, was charged by Fairfax for charges related to the stolen vehicle.

Detectives with the Prince William Police Intel Unit subsequently obtained additional charges for impersonating a police officer and eluding police.
Arrested on June 23:
Tyson RASCHER, 19, of 6020 Martins Landing Ln in Burke
Charged with impersonating a police officer: 3rd offense and eluding police
Court Date: July 20, 2017 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Impersonating a Police Officer | Stolen Vehicle [Previously Released] – On June 18 at 10:21PM, officers responded to investigate a suspicious vehicle which was reported in the area of Prince William Pkwy and Reids Prospect Dr in Woodbridge (22192). A citizen reported to police that a white 2016 Chevrolet Silverado activated blue flashing lights which were mounted on the sun visors inside of the vehicle and was attempting to pull over a silver 2005 Mercury Mountaineer in the above area.

The investigation revealed that the driver of the Mountaineer, believing the Silverado to be law enforcement, pulled over. During the encounter, an unknown man exited the Silverado and identified himself as an off-duty police officer.

As the driver of the Mountaineer was speaking with the suspect, a Prince William County police officer in a marked cruiser pulled in behind the Silverado and activated his emergency lights. As the officer walked towards both vehicles, the suspect drove away in the Silverado. The officer got back into his cruiser and located the Silverado a short time later unoccupied. Further investigation revealed that the Silverado was reported stolen out of Fairfax County earlier that day.

Officers checked the surrounding area for the suspect who was not located. Anyone who may have had contact with this vehicle or suspect is asked to contact police at 703-792-6500.  The investigation continues.

**END**

Anyone with information regarding the incidents listed in this report is asked to contact Prince William Crime Solvers anonymously by calling 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS, texting “PWC” plus your tip to 274637, submitting a WebTip, or by using the app for Android or iPhone.

•YOU COULD EARN UP TO A $1,000 CASH REWARD IF THE INFORMATION LEADS TO AN ARREST•