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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Osceola County deputies arrested a man for impersonating a police officer following an incident on Simpson Road on March 5.<\/p>\n
Authorities say an 18-year-old driver encountered a Chevy SUV blocking traffic on Buenaventura Boulevard near Osceola Parkway around 6:30 p.m. The SUV, driven by 59-year-old Carlos Barros-Villahermosa, activated blue flashing lights and approached the driver, claiming to be a law enforcement officer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The victim, suspicious of the vehicle, asked to see credentials, and the suspect displayed a badge but did not show a weapon.<\/p>\n
Reports suggest the encounter continued in a nearby parking lot, where Barros-Villahermosa asked for the driver\u2019s license and registration and argued with the victim. The victim requested another officer be present, prompting the suspect to leave the scene.<\/p>\n
Deputies later located and arrested Barros-Villahermosa, who told authorities he is a contract investigator for the Department of Defense and a retired police officer from Puerto Rico.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to officials, the suspect was charged with impersonating a police officer and false imprisonment. The SUV was found to have blue lights and a siren installed.<\/p>\n
Osceola deputies are asking anyone who may have been stopped by Barros-Villahermosa while he was impersonating an officer to contact the Osceola Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
The Source: This story was written based on information provided by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on March 7, 2026.<\/p>\n
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