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SLO man accused of impersonating a police officer

September 5, 2020

Edward Hermosillo

Police arrested a 63-year-old San Luis Obispo man on Friday for allegedly impersonating a police officer.

Shortly after 11 a.m., a man called 911 to report a person in the vehicle behind him was pretending to be a police officer and trying to pull him over. Officers then stopped Edward Hermosillo near the intersection of Tank Farm Road and Broad Street.

Hermosillo was driving a black 2011 Dodge Charger equipped with a police-style push bumper and lighting which was inset in the grille, making the car look like a police vehicle. Officers found two illegal collapsible batons, a police-style tactical vest and a holster inside the vehicle.

Officers arrested Hermosillo on suspicion of impersonating a peace officer and possession of a collapsible baton and booked him into the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

Inspectors suspect Hermosillo may have impersonated an officer on other occasions. Officers are asking anyone who has information or believes they may have been a victim of a similar crime committed by Hermosillo to call the SLO Police Department at (805) 781-7312.


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The police will never pull someone over in an unmarked car. It is always a clearly marked vehicle. If someone tried to pull you over in an unmarked car call 911 immediately.


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So it is illegal to impersonate a police officer, is it also illegal for Heidi Harmon to impersonate a mayor?, she’s been doing that for awhile.


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Another good reminder that we should bring back the Mental Health System…


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It never ceases to amaze me to what extent some people will go in order to make themselves feel important. What a clown. Grow up Edward. And good on the driver who called this nut-job in. Who knows what kind of harm could have taken place.


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