"Unfortunately, it's kind of easy to get badges online on the internet these days," Kolko said "So it is possible a fake badge, but you are not going to be pulled over in whatever neighborhood or jurisdiction it is by a police officer from a different jurisdiction."Īccording to an arrest report, Traille's’ daughter, who is a juvenile, and his girlfriend were in the car with him when he was pulled over and eventually arrested. Kolko said it’s also highly unlikely any federal agent – including ones with the Department of Homeland Security – would be pulling someone over. Where can you go to confirm this is a police officer? Where can you safely pull over?" But pick up that phone, call 911, Tell the person answering exactly what's happening. "You can acknowledge that you are being pulled over with just a wave in the window. Second, put on your hazards signals," retired FBI agent Richard Kolko said. READ: Four charged after 35 firearms stolen from Brooksville storeĪ retired FBI agent said cases like this aren’t an everyday occurrence, but if drivers think they're in one of these situations the first things to do are drive the speed limit and put on your hazard signals. Under the hood, the trooper says there was a siren, while a bag of wiring and additional emergency lights were in the back of the vehicle. When the trooper turned on the lights, they noted that the front ones were blue and the rear ones were blue and red. The arresting trooper says the inside of the SUV was configured like a police vehicle with lights, a computer stand with a laptop, ceiling mounted dome light, a dash camera, light switches, and a siren control panel. The main requirements for legal window tinting in California are: The windshield and front drivers side and passengers side windows cannot receive any aftermarket tinting. Department of Homeland Security seal were also found in the SUV with a police-style body camera.īadges found inside Cadillac courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers stated that police-style lanyards, badges that said law enforcement, and federal officer with the U.S. The trooper noted that Traille's concealed weapons permit expired in February 2023. READ: TPD: Video shows suspected officer impersonator who exposed himself to woman at Tampa hotelĪ 9mm handgun with eight rounds of ammunition was located on the passenger seat, according to the arrest report. The trooper called for backup and a K-9 deputy alerted that there were drugs in the SUV.Īccording to FHP, troopers found cathinone, marijuana, and oxycodone inside. The third time drivers are stopped for violating the window tint law. While standing outside the SUV, the trooper said there was a strong marijuana smell coming from the inside and there was green leafy marijuana residue in plain view of the center console. A second violation can result in a hefty fine and being ordered to remove the window tint. The trooper stated that Traille was argumentative and could not provide a rental agreement, proof of insurance or registration for the vehicle, which he said he borrowed from a friend. FHP patrol vehicle and the rental car allegedly being used to impersonate law enforcement courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol.
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