Maryland man charged for reportedly impersonating police officer

A Maryland man was arrested and charged after police reportedly noticed him at a mall impersonating a police officer, in accordance with officers.

Robert Muschette Jr., 53, was taken into custody on Thursday within the Mall at Prince George’s parking zone, in accordance with the Hyattsville Police Division.

At round 11:25 p.m., officers observed a darkish inexperienced Ford Explorer driving within the mall’s parking zone with pink and blue emergency lights on within the entrance windshield.

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When officers made contact with Muschette Jr., he initially claimed he labored for “D.C. police” however later admitted he was a particular police officer with a safety company.

Investigators decided Muschette Jr. did work for a safety company, however he was solely approved to have yellow lights on his automobile. Investigators stated a police-style badge, a loaded handgun, ballistic vest, ammunition, handcuffs and attire with “police” written on it had been additionally present in his automotive.

A darkish inexperienced Ford Explorer was seen within the mall’s parking zone with pink and blue emergency lights on within the entrance windshield. (Hyattsville Police Division)

Police stated he’s prohibited from possessing firearms beneath Maryland regulation due to his prior misdemeanor convictions. 

Muschette Jr. faces a number of expenses, together with impersonating a police officer and having a loaded handgun in a automobile.

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A police-style badge, a loaded handgun, ballistic vest, ammunition, handcuffs and attire with “police” written on it had been discovered within the suspect’s automotive. (Hyattsville Police Division)

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Police stated they’re involved Muschette Jr. could have had encounters with residents whereas representing himself to be a police officer.