Think you’re being pulled over by a fake cop? Here’s what police say you should do

In Ohio, traffic stops must be made by a marked law enforcement vehicle, according to Middletown Police Maj. Scott Reeve.

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In Ohio, traffic stops must be made by a marked law enforcement vehicle, according to Middletown Police Maj. Scott Reeve.

Police are sharing safety advice with drivers after four false stops were reported in Middletown last week by people who were allegedly impersonating police officers.

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In Ohio, traffic stops must be made by a marked law enforcement vehicle, Middletown Police Maj. Scott Reeve told the Journal-News.

“Every so often, a detective will make a stop in an unmarked car, but that is usually when they see some type of suspicious activity,” Reeve said.

If someone suspects they are being pulled over by a person who is not a police officer, they should drive to a populated area before stopping and call 911, Reeve said.

Middletown police are looking for the occupants of a convertible they say have been driving around the city’s East End impersonating police officers and stopping drivers.

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