The Greenville Police Department says a man accused of impersonating an officer is now under arrest. Investigators say, Jose Bello conducted traffic stops within the city limits back on January 21st.
Officers later confirmed he was not a law enforcement officer. Detectives executed a search warrant at a home on Caledon Court, where they found multiple weapons, ammunition, badges, and other law enforcement-style gear. Police say Bello’s vehicle was also equipped with blue lights.
He’s been charged with impersonating a police officer and counts of Possession of a Firearm by an Unlawful Alien.
The Police Department reminds drivers: if you’re ever unsure about a vehicle attempting to pull you over, call 911 immediately. Dispatch can confirm if an officer is conducting a legitimate stop.