impersonating a police officer<\/a> during a traffic stop Tuesday night.<\/p>\nWATCH: Fake cop had loaded gun, emergency lights<\/p>\n
Police say 38-year-old Daniel Beyzer illegally pulled over a black Jeep in Port St. Lucie and identified himself as a law enforcement officer. The passenger in the vehicle reportedly became suspicious and called 911, leading to Beyzer\u2019s arrest. <\/p>\n
Body camera video shows officers questioning Beyzer after stopping him.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat agency do you work for?\u201d an officer asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, I don\u2019t work for no agency,\u201d Beyzer responded.<\/p>\n
According to police, Beyzer was not a law enforcement officer and had no authority to conduct a traffic stop.<\/p>\n
Investigators say they found several concerning items inside his vehicle, including a concealed carry badge, handcuffs, fake white emergency lights, an open bottle of liquor and a loaded firearm.<\/p>\n
In the arrest report, Beyzer states he works for the Federal Aviation Administration and uses white lights for runway operations. Police say he told officers he had the handcuffs because he previously worked as a bounty hunter. <\/p>\n
Beyzer told police he was worried the Jeep had its lights off, and wanted to follow the driver home. <\/p>\n
Officers also determined Beyzer\u2019s blood alcohol content was 0.15, nearly twice the legal limit.<\/p>\n
Former State Attorney Dave Aronberg says cases like this are rare, but they do happen.<\/p>\n
\u201cDrivers should trust their instincts,\u201d Aronberg said.<\/p>\n
When asked what someone should do if they suspect they\u2019re being stopped by a fake officer, Aronberg offered clear advice.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you see suspicious lights, turn on your hazard lights, slow down, and go to a well-lit area,\u201d he said. \u201cThat signals you\u2019re not trying to flee, just trying to be safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Aronberg says legitimate officers are trained to recognize this as a safety precaution.<\/p>\n
Port St. Lucie police say most traffic stops are conducted by officers in clearly marked vehicles. Aronberg adds that if something doesn\u2019t feel right, drivers should call 911 immediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou want to make sure you\u2019re not putting yourself in a situation where you could be robbed or even worse,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Police also remind drivers that only law enforcement vehicles are allowed to display blue lights, while red lights are reserved for fire and rescue vehicles. Flashing white lights are typically used for road maintenance or utility work.<\/p>\n
Beyzer has since bonded out of jail. He is facing charges of impersonating a police officer and driving under the influence.<\/p>\n
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