FREEHOLD – A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged after impersonating a police officer, officials said.
Anthony Burke of Freehold Borough was charged with one count of both fourth-degree Impersonating an Officer and second-degree Robbery. Burke was also charged with four counts of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
On September 17, Burke attempted to impersonate a law enforcement officer by pulling over a driver and then stole the victim’s cell phone.
Burke was arrested on Wednesday evening during a traffic stop in Freehold Borough. He now faces up to 10 years in state prison.
Anyone with information about Burke’s activities in Freehold or the surrounding areas, is asked to contact MCPO Detective Kayla Santiago at 800-533-7443 or Freehold Township Police Officer Charles Lasky at 732-462-7500.
Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-671-4400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app at p3tips.com/1182, by calling 800-671-4400 or by going to the website at monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.
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