FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — A 55-year-old man was arrested earlier this week for allegedly impersonating a police officer during a minor road-rage incident on Interstate 17, officials said.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety received a report Monday near Flagstaff of a man pretending to be a law enforcement officer.
The suspect and another motorist were pulled off to the side of an exit ramp. The suspect allegedly approached the other vehicle carrying a holstered firearm, DPS said.
During the exchange, the suspect claimed to be an undercover detective and told the other driver they could go to jail for obstruction.
When the driver asked to see the man's badge, DPS said the suspect got back in his car and drove away.
DPS later identified the suspect as Shawn E. Osborn and booked him into jail Tuesday. He's facing charges of disorderly conduct with a firearm, threatening, and impersonating a peace officer.
Anyone who may have had other encounters with the suspect is encouraged to call DPS at 602-223-2212.
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