Police Impersonator Wanted in Asheville, NC

Rodrigo Barrera-Lozada wanted in Asheville, NC for impersonating a police officer. Photo credit Asheville Police Dept. Facebook Page

A Western North Carolina man is wanted after police say he impersonated an officer.

The Asheville Police Department says 22 year old, Rodrigo Barrera-Lozada is charged with two counts of impersonating a police officer. He also faces the same charge in Henderson County. Police have not released details on how the charges came about. Barrera-Lozada is known to carry a gun.

Rodrigo Barrera-Lozada wanted in Asheville, NC for impersonating a police officer. Photo credit Asheville Police Dept. Facebook Page

Earlier this month we reported Barrera-Lozada was arrested on February 3, 2026 by the Henderson County Sheriff's Office for operating blue lights to cause stop or yield the right of way.

Rodrigo Barrera-Lozada wanted in Asheville, NC for impersonating a police officer. Photo credit Asheville Police Dept. Facebook Page

Anyone with info on his whereabouts should contact the Asheville Police Department at 828-252-1110.

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