Police in Central Valley, California, arrested a man for allegedly pretending to be a federal agent last week. Deputies said they found a series of sketchy law enforcement equipment and clothing in his possession, which they called “disturbing.”
Andrew Biscay, 40, was arrested for allegedly impersonating a U.S. marshal, possessing temporary weapons and other felony crimes, according to the Madeira County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies received reports of domestic harassment near 12 Avenue and 22, which led to searching for vehicles for law enforcement equipment, most of which were handmade. Biscay, 40, was arrested on suspicion of outstanding intentional arrest warrants and suspected of imitating an official.
According to Sheriff’s deputies, self-made guns were recycled.
(Madeira County Sheriff’s Office)
Photos posted online by the Sheriff’s Office show that the Ford F-150 has star markings on the driver’s side door, i.e. a simple pistol, with spring barrels, ammunition and a uniform of a pretend American marshal, with roughly painted vouchers.
Authorities say Bisie was booked for multiple felony and misdemeanor charges and set a $70,000 bail.
Authorities say there was a star on the side of the truck that belonged to the suspect.
(Madeira County Sheriff’s Office)
The arrest comes weeks after Vance Boelter, 57, was faked as a police officer and fatally shot Minnesota lawmaker and her husband at their home. In the March incident, a riverside man was arrested for allegedly pulling an unsuspecting driver.
Recent ice raids and arrests in Southern California have also caused fear among many local law enforcement officers who flash weapons but have no badges, no recognizable uniforms, drive unmarked vehicles and cover their faces. The Madeira County Sheriff’s Office was unable to comment immediately with Biscay’s possible motivation.
Anyone in Madeira County suspects they may have encountered a person who misidentifies themselves because law enforcement is required to contact the Sheriff’s Office via (559) 675-7770.
