Miami-Dade man accused of impersonating police officer after road rage incident, officials say
Falsely impersonating an officer is a third-degree felony in Florida, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
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Falsely impersonating an officer is a third-degree felony in Florida, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
The president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association says he is very concerned after a West Miami-Dade man was accused of impersonating a police officer during an apparent road rage incident.
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