Michael Nelson Arrested, Charged With Impersonating Officer
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies arrested the man they say impersonated an Interpol officer. Investigators released video of 50-year-old Michael Nelson pulling over a driver and her passenger.
Investigators say Nelson flashed a fake badge and pulled over the woman on Tuesday.
Nelson motioned for the driver to pull over and then approached her vehicle, asking to see her license and registration. She refused and asked to see his badge.
When he walked away to call for backup, the woman drove away.
Nelson faces charges of impersonating a peace officer and false imprisonment.
The sheriff's office thanked the public for all of their tips.
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