Man admits impersonating Wiltshire police officer
31-year-old Chris Green from Peterborough pulled a driver over in Corsham to question them
A man has pleaded guilty to impersonating a police officer after an incident in Corsham on Saturday (6 May).
Chris Green (31), from Nursery Close in Peterborough was arrested after stopping a member of the public who was driving her vehicle in Longsplat.
He claimed to be a police officer and challenged the woman over her driving style, but she rang the real police after becoming suspicious.
When Green was arrested an LED lightbar was seized from his car.
Appearing at Swindon Magistrates Court today he admitted the offence and has been released on conditional bail ahead of is next court appearance, which is scheduled for 5 July at Peterborough Magistrates Court, when he will be sentenced.
Detective Inspector Matt Smith with Wiltshire Police said: "This was understandably a very unsettling incident for the woman involved, and will no doubt cause concern within the local community.
"I am pleased that the victim called police immediately which enabled us to locate the vehicle quickly and arrest Green, and seize items from his vehicle as part of our investigation.
“We’d urge anyone who may feel unsure whether a person they are dealing with is a genuine police officer to call us on 101 to check their identity immediately.
"If a crime is in progress, call 999."
Wiltshire Police are now asking anyone who witnessed what happened, or who has any relevant information, to come forward.
The force adds any officer will happily verify their identity with concerned members of the public by putting their radio on loudspeaker and asking a member of the control room to confirm who they are.