Former Cop Impersonates Officer Online | Manchester News

A former police sergeant pulled off a bold (and bizarre) scam by faking his identity on a swingers site, using his old warrant card and police patches to pose as a Hyde Police officer. Caught thanks to an informant, he was found with police gear and a laptop bag — items he claimed were a “mistake” he hadn’t turned in after resigning. Pleaded guilty to impersonation and unlawful possession, he got a £76 fine, £100+ costs, and had to surrender the gear. His lawyer revealed he was battling mental health struggles and relationship issues, having stumbled upon the uniform items while cleaning out his parents’ house. Now, he’s seeking help, sober and working in a family business, trying to rebuild his life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d026c3495d4e30e1