Temple Terrace Police say 22-year-old Daniel Rangel, Jr., of Tampa was arrested early Monday morning and charged with impersonating a law-enforcement officer. Temple Terrace police officers were conducting foot patrols around the city's downtown redevelopment area near 56th Street and Bullard Parkway shortly after 2 a.m. when they were approached by Rangel driving a white Ford Crown Victoria sedan.
Rangel's vehicle resembled a plain white, unmarked patrol car, police said. As the vehicle neared one of the officers, the passenger-side window lowered and Rangel began a conversation with Temple Terrace police officers. Rangel was dressed in a black polo shirt with an embroidered Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office emblem and black cargo military-style pants. He also was wearing a gun belt with a tactical-style thigh holster and handgun. During the encounter, Rangel identified himself as an HCSO reserve deputy, and spoke with officers about possible criminal activity in the area.
The officers became suspicious when Rangel seemed uncertain of jurisdictional boundaries. Further investigation found that Rangel was not really a deputy, but rather a member of the Sheriff's Office Volunteer Citizen Patrol Program. Rangel is employed by G-Force Security, Inc. and currently possesses a permit that allows him to work as an armed security officer. Rangel was arrested and charged with impersonating a law-enforcement officer and unlawful use of police indicia
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:54 GMT
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring. Numerous customers of Pompano Beach-based Nationwide Pools contacted 8
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:50:46 GMT
Sheriff Al Nienhuis would like to verify that the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is currently working on one of hundreds of very ambiguous leads in the Jennifer Odom Homicide.
Sheriff Al Nienhuis would like to verify that the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is currently working on one of hundreds of very ambiguous leads in the Jennifer Odom Homicide.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:54 GMT
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring. Numerous customers of Pompano Beach-based Nationwide Pools contacted 8
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:46:51 GMT
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:09:00 GMT
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:50:46 GMT
Sheriff Al Nienhuis would like to verify that the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is currently working on one of hundreds of very ambiguous leads in the Jennifer Odom Homicide.
Sheriff Al Nienhuis would like to verify that the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is currently working on one of hundreds of very ambiguous leads in the Jennifer Odom Homicide.
