Uber Driver Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - From the report of Officer Stephen Erickson, lightly edited for clarity and brevity:
On 10/15/2019, at approximately 2120 hours, Officer John Edwards and I were on proactive patrol in the area of N Mills Avenue and E Colonial Drive. While traveling southbound on N Mills Avenue, I observed a black 2016 Acura four door sedan traveling slowly in the left thru lane of E Colonial Drive. As I glanced to my right, I observed flashing blue and red lights coming from the dash area of this vehicle. Another vehicle in front of the Acura appeared to be pulling to the right and the Acura was following it. As I entered the intersection, it appeared the driver noticed my marked police vehicle and deactivated his red and blue lights.
I turned around to get behind the vehicle as it continued to travel eastbound on E Colonial Drive. It appeared the driver knew I was behind him and he accelerated, weaving between vehicles in an erratic manner. I initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Josue Santiago. As soon as I approached the driver side window, Santiago had his wallet in his hand and was displaying a gold five-point star badge. The badge had the seal of Florida and the lettering “DEPUTY SHERIFF CHARLOTTE COUNTY FLORIDA” imprinted on the front. To my knowledge, this appeared to be a real Florida sheriff's deputy badge. I asked him if he was a law enforcement officer and he replied that he was not, but that his cousin was. He stated his cousin’s name was "John Nunez," who was a "state trooper." I asked why he had the police badge in his possession, and he explained that he had bought it on eBay.
Before any further questioning, I read Santiago his Miranda warnings. He agreed to speak with me. I explained to him that I saw his lights activated on E Colonial Drive and he replied that a truck had "crossed him" and he flashed the lights to get the truck out of his way. I asked why he had a red and blue light on the front of his vehicle and Santiago explained that he was an Uber driver, and that he often used it while picking up passengers from the airport. He explained that the parking attendants at the airport require him to move, so he activates the red and blue lights, so he can wait on passengers. I again asked Santiago about the badge in his possession and he again stated he bought it on eBay. I advised him that it was illegal to possess a law enforcement officer's badge [which, it should be noted, is not quite true] and he stated that I could take it.
Santiago’s vehicle was black in color and had a “Police Athletic League” license plate with a “thin blue line” license plate cover. On the front bumper, he had a thin blue line license plate with the imprint of a five-point star and the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICE OFFICER." Inside of his vehicle was a blue and red flashing light attached to the windshield, a can of OC spray in a police-style pouch in the left door, and a police-style flashlight in the center console. Santiago repeatedly told me about his extensive volunteer work with law enforcement agencies and how he did not think that improperly using a red and blue light to gain certain traffic privileges would get him arrested.
Santiago was charged with falsely personating a law enforcement officer, prohibited use of certain lights, and unlawful use of police insignia / badge. Santiago pleaded no contest to the charges and adjudication was withheld. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served and placed on probation for three years, during which time he must undergo a mental health examination and any treatment deemed necessary. Santiago was ordered to pay a variety of fines and fees totaling roughly $800, and the court ordered his lights and badge forfeited to Orlando Police Department.
Notably, Santiago has a bit of a record, having been convicted of theft, resisting with violence, battery, evidence tampering, possession of cocaine, paraphernalia, and possession of cocaine with intent to sell/deliver.
[Regarding the text in the video directing you here, I am fairly sure that the crazy rectangular blur mask is a failure of object tracking. And a failure of the person whose job it is to review the video after redaction to ensure this doesn't happen.]
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[@midehv]

Meanwhile somebody is wondering why their Uber is stuck on "5 minutes away" and the car hasn't move for an hour.

[@blacklux6774]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SchutzReborn]

I had that happen while driving uber and was pulled over. The customer kept asking the cop if he could get into the car during the stop.

[@benbellino3596]

And then it shows the Uber going to the police station

[@BlendedFamilyMan]

@@SchutzReborn Police interactions with an audience have got to be the worst. My wife and mother-in-law booked a car during a traffic stop and left me to talk to the cop on my own. Best move ever. No ticket.

[@SchutzReborn]

@@BlendedFamilyMan thankfully on that occasion the second officer to arrive recognized me from a couple investigations I help her with and she and I had a nice chat and no ticket was issued either. They were just out looking for drunks I think. Driving uber from 12 am - 4 am I was pulled over often in areas with lots of bars. They usually would be like "oh he is just an uber driver".

[@alexprokhorov407]

The cop was impersonating an Uber driver. He gave him a ride to jail.

[@AJ-gk7bn]

Ahhh Jesus. Take my thumbs up and fuck right off

[@iBeThatNinjaTone]

Fuckin gold😂😂😂

[@ajlr4413]

Wtf

[@alexprokhorov407]

@@ajlr4413 can you imagine, free of charge.

[@robertchabot7553]

Lmfao

[@dewilew2137]

“I can’t believe you’re treating me like I’m a criminal!” - this guy, immediately after committing a crime

[@Rowan69763]

Lmao

[@Ze_Moose]

This is Florida so I am not surprised 😎

[@seanstephens5299]

Why do they always say that

[@user-vl8uu2bn5k]

I can't believe you're treating me like Jeremy Dewitt

[@Ash-kb9hn]

A felony at that. 😂

[@jeanineruby]

He's impersonating a cop so he can intimidate people - pure and simple.

[@lordeden2732]

Or accept bribes to let people off pretend tickets

[@RuthFoster-ev4he]

His stumpy ass has Napoleon complex😂

[@beaulieuc8910]

probably women

[@RobotoSan]

"Oh no officers, I don't impersonate police. I just use the lights at the airport whenever security tells me to move along, so they think I'm a cop. What's wrong with that?"

[@DayLateGamerWill]

Oh no officers, I dont impersonate police. I just use the lights at the airport whenever security tells me to move along so they think I'm a cop. What, the badge? Thats to have strategically in my wallet so when it opens it'll be seen by said security so they doubly think I'm a cop.... Impersonating a cop? What? Me!? Never! My bad officer, I apologize

[@0oJoe]

And I also have the car like that so people think it's a cop car and leave it alone.

[@DMWBN3]

Just whip my shot gun out when stuck in traffic., gets me through quick when I just wave it around, let me repeat that for you...... 😁

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

He probably isn't an Uber driver and hasn't even been to airports. Guy has a long rap sheet.

[@imshambles.9472]

Right? This "Larping/Cosplay/ Wannabe s**t is getting to be so common that they should have a Psychiatristic (?) Diagnosis of "Dewitt's Syndrome" 🏃🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏻🚓. 🚓 🚓🚓

[@uptown3636]

My family member is a surgeon, so obviously I carry a prescription pad and a scalpel. But I never use them, except for when I do.

[@ewjiml]

My family member is a male stripper, so I carry a banana hammock and some condoms, just in case I need them.

[@historyhunter5215]

Well I need something to take my mind away for a while and make me happy..

[@theresourcefulsurvivor9609]

My grandmas a proctologist, so I perform rectal exams on the family cat. LOL

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

Oh well damn could you write me a few scripts then, buddy?

[@WILDCHILDNJ]

👏😆hahahahha

[@rcamos2908]

Whenever someone says “huh” to a question that was asked very clearly, they are usually thinking of a lie to tell!!

[@davidrenteria9585]

😅

[@Richard-dv4kw]

Lol easy

[@cf3208]

He's not impersonating a cop, he's impersonating Jeremy Dewitte impersonating a cop

[@darthwelder920]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@PPikes]

Inception 🙌

[@xanlysphynx8839]

Booooooooo

[@Burntwaffle9699]

Imagine if he would use this defense in court 🤦‍♂️

[@sheilarogge2461]

lmao

[@Fony_turgeson]

You have the right to remain silent. Proceeds to tell his whole life story

[@riisecombat8187]

😂😂😂. This dude Am lost for words

[@Fony_turgeson]

@@riisecombat8187 yo he literally said everything lol

[@MrMaxyield]

He has the right But not the ability...🤦‍♀️

[@0oJoe]

Oh yeah yeah

[@petepeter1857]

SERGEANT!!!

[@Premium_Water]

Police officer: Its illegal to sell police officer badges. Uber guy: Then they should have never sold it LOL

[@last69gto]

He’s creepy like he could be a predator

[@davey33monk]

When a sheriff gives you a plastic toy badge when you’re 5 years old and you just can’t let go 40 years later

[@JL-uk9mb]

Lol

[@cooliodiablo4571]

Basically

[@willpham6104]

50 years lol

[@Adair.Stewart]

BWA HA HA HA!!!

[@markharrisllb]

I've got to say I’m absolutely shocked at your comment… You really think he’s only 45? I’d give him another 10 years on that.

[@dirtysouthbushcraftandmma9770]

I love how he says "I don't drink I don't smoke" like that makes him a good person. So he doesn't do things that are legal, but he does things that are illegal. Gotcha

[@Livin4Him...]

He also does a lot of "volunteer work."

[@alexisvanegas8364]

I don't drink I don't smoke and I don't eat pizza

[@ostrich67]

You know who else didn't drink or smoke? HITLER, that's who!

[@condesabeatriz9303]

Exactly

[@rolandm9750]

@14:39 "I'm a sick man." Uh yeah that about sums it up dude. 😆

[@larrywalsh9939]

I never thought I'd see Elmer Fudd impersonating a police officer while on his way to hunt wabbits.

[@jayamezcua8801]

Omg this was hilarious

[@Gunnersya]

Bruv this comment was cold , cant believe it didn't get much love

[@YoureWokeYoureBroke]

"Are you a police officer? "I'm family." LMFAO

[@davidrenteria9585]

😂

[@markb448]

Tell me that and I still write you

[@misterwhipple2870]

Yeah, back in Jersey he worked in the"family" business.

[@BigupSlime]

When I see a dude impersonating a cop I auto-think he’s trying to take advantage of some drunk college girl. That’s just the vibe I get. “Ma’am, please step into my car; I’m a cop. Get in.” SUS.

[@colind7678]

People like this are dangerous. I believe their delusion grows the longer they get away with it. This guy was working his way up to Jeremy status.

[@rogerwa123]

Its a short leap from Uber to Funeral escort.

[@Dtown96]

Serial killer

[@MonteLeeMyPOV]

I drive an retired police car with lights sirens and such but im not dangerous and i dont use those things on the highway. You can't just classify everyone based on a few examples. You should know that by now.

[@aa-bo4ex]

@@MonteLeeMyPOV hope u get arrested

[@lsd-25ayahuascadmt7]

I'm constantly amazed how infamous Jeremy Dewitte has become. People don't even need to say his full name anymore and we all know who they're talking about lol

[@Fatherless_boy]

You know you're about to get into some deep trouble when an officer says "OK here's the deal"

[@tejeda7324]

actually, in my younger years I was driving with a suspended license, after getting off work I got stopped by a cop for speeding (10 over).. I was like dammit! anyway as soon as the cop pulled to my window, the first thing I said to him after he asked me for my license was " sir I believe I'm driving under a suspended license" but I live 25 miles from work and taking 4 buses to and from work would take me 6 hours, so I apologize in advanced" after 20 minutes in his patrol car he came back and said " Ok here is the deal" I'm going to give you 3 citations, no seat belt, no DL and speeding for being honest with me I wont arrest you and impound your car. I actually drove off and started taking the bus the next day.

[@darkside_xposure]

or when they read you your rights...that's also not a good sign lol

[@joearnold5836]

Right?! "hold tight for me" is always a bad sign too.

[@mulonzee8773]

"Hang tight for me "

[@dnzgarage]

@@mulonzee8773thats the one

[@micheleerwin2848]

These guys are dangerous. Many years ago, I was pulled over on the freeway. I didn't get a real good look at the car, but it had red and blue lights. I had my dog with me. The "officer" walked up on the passenger side of my car. As soon as my dog went off, this "cop" turned and walked away, getting back into his car and left. I went to the nearest police station but they didn't care. Why do these cop wannabes argue? Are they so far into their delusion that they believe they are really a LEO? This is scary. Watch the one about the guy who says he is with the national weather service. He has red and blue lights, spot light, and sheriff badges and bullet proof vest, and a pepper ball gun that looks like a glock. Yes, you never know when you might need to protect yourself from an attacking rain cloud.

[@knight5197]

Very dangerous

[@littleflower3665]

They’re all mentally unstable and very dangerous. They escalate over time as well.

[@Annie497]

Absolutely terrifying. Thank God you had your dog with you! No legit cop making a stop would be deterred by a dog in the car. They would make sure it was restrained from getting out or biting, but they would never walk back to the car and leave.

[@beaulieuc8910]

thanks for talkinig about this and sharing your story

[@hydorah]

I like the way this guy wins the cops over with the charm of talking all over them and lot letting them get a word in edge ways. You can hear how smooth it makes the interaction. Makes the cops feel like his buddies.

[@mage3313]

A cop saying "Oh, okay" is worse than your crush saying "Aw that's sweet"

[@dscrappygolani7981]

Experience speaks 😁

[@Goofiest-Goober0h]

Or the dreaded "hang tight bud" with two light Pat's on the roof.

[@themosh54]

Or even worse - "I'm so glad you're my best friend"

[@timgallagher9229]

Or the dreaded "don't worry sir, we'll figure it out" aka, give me a minute to get my cuffs and some backup

[@younghumma2323]

@@Goofiest-Goober0h 😂😂😂😂💯💯💯

[@mikebrennan4534]

"I'm a clean guy, I don't drink or smoke". I just impersonate a police officer

[@Stratos53100]

Lets see how he makes it through a bout with the pysch ward evaulation ( see description ) I was laughing when Clean guy dont drink dont smoke.. at least his car was gutted of goods, should have been crushed to teach the guy a lesson.

[@reallyshiesty2436]

I'm officially dead 😂😂💯

[@jackkingsby116]

I guarantee most cops would rather you just smoke weed

[@michaelsmutnick]

There is a lot of sulfur in the water there. you have to drink filtered or bottled only

[@jamie.777]

Also drinking 🍸 is more fun

[@jennayoung99]

They're always like "I just have it so no one bothers me." "So you're impersonating a PO so no one questions what you are doing?" "Yes" "That's a crime......."

[@Reformed1]

PERP: "Doesn’t have any keys. Its a push button" * Proceeds to pull the keys from under his butt😂😂

[@condesabeatriz9303]

😂😂😂

[@OlCheekyBastard]

He should have told them he's with Metro Uber.

[@clydecash5659]

Ahh! I get it!

[@Shortyaznkid88]

Uber One on the move

[@PPikes]

U just gave Jeremy an idea 😂

[@mjm9863]

Metro State Uber, lol.

[@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

Now that would have been stupid it's too close to Metro State with Jeremy DeWitt would have been too obvious LOL

[@rags2riches938]

Jeremy is somewhere watching this video screaming at the screen “ASK FOR THE SERGEANT!!! ASK FOR THE SERGEANT!!!”

[@Oddfellow215Gaming]

Lol

[@ericredbear425]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@kimberleytaylor4475]

Lol great comment👍😂

[@mattyfizzle]

“PUT ME ON SPEAKERPHONE!!!! HEY SERGEANT, FLORIDA STATUTE 316-1974.....”

[@edgaryuquilima7191]

Captain, Luitenant, mayor...where are they Sargeant???

[@ihaveawhiteguysmustache4077]

When they say you have the right to remain silent it's never a good thing

[@SonOfNone]

And always a good idea to remain silent.

[@starfire1146]

This guy is definitely not a state certified agent.

[@larjkok1184]

My family member is an undertaker, that’s why I’ve got a body in the trunk.

[@blakeb9964]

Lmao

[@justinhealey2408]

Dude

[@TheSorcererAhrimanahsul]

Hahaha best comment yet

[@dianefarley37]

Oooohhhh sheeeeeit!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WePlayTheBeatles]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stephennina]

I don't have any doubt that he has used that badge and light to misrepresent himself. Hook him up.

[@patricksmith2553]

What pisses me off though is officer's that think they have to embellish everything in their reports. "he had a pepper spray in a Police type holster" and "he had a Police type flashlight!" Give me a freaking break. You already have him admitting to using the lights and he flashed the badge as soon as you approached the vehicle, as would most law enforcement on a traffic stop. Why try to make a simple flashlight into a "police type of flashlight!" What in hell makes a holster or flashlight a police type? My favorite flashlight that I carry everyday is the SureFire G2X "LE", which is the "Law Enforcement" version, which only means that on first push it's very bright and a second press is for low power mode. SureFire makes the best flashlights in my opinion and I just so happened to like the "LE" model that is sold everywhere including Amazon and Walmart, etc. I constantly see Police reports like this one, they constantly have to add in unnecessary or impossible to prove aspects. Such as "he was breathing hard, sweating, he stuttered, he said no when I asked if I could search the car", etc, etc. Read almost any police report and you find these types of embellishing statements or statements which are impossible to measure or prove. This is America and we have a 2nd Amendment and ability to defend ourselves, if I own a certain flashlight or gun or OC spray, that a lot of law enforcement happens to own, is that a crime or intent, or just complete bullshit? Is owning a Glock 17 a "Police type" of firearm?

[@daltoncooper4927]

@@patricksmith2553 Police officers need to demonstrate as MUCH probable cause for the arrest as possible to prevent District Attorneys from dropping charges. That's why they phrase it that way. You need to demonstrate all the intent he had to impersonate an officer or else the DA won't bother with it.

[@arr0gant1]

@@daltoncooper4927 well said

[@AAAskeet]

Yes, and any type of questioning of the officer is “defendant was confrontational and arguementative”

[@stephennina]

@@daltoncooper4927 Very good point! 👍

[@meganbaker3825]

"It's illegal to sell a police badge on eBay" "Well they shouldn't have sold it..." Uhh how about you never should have bought it!! The nerve of this guy makes me sick. Why else would someone buy a police badge online?? To impersonate a police officer....

[@lewisner]

They could just be a badge collector. People collect all kinds of things.

[@hmong_keeb_kwm]

I love how he would lie and then seconds later tell the true 😂

[@bikinggreg]

"I had the RIGHT to remain silent, just not the ABILITY." ~ Ron White

[@onlyfrank]

..exactly, what he lacks is the capacity lol

[@xenthia]

for some reason these whackers think talking their way out is the only viable and trustworthy solution whenever they got stopped instead of, i dont know, pleading your 5th amendment right, the only thing cops hate when you do, because it gives you an advantage in court? like god damn, just shut up if you ever get caught red handed.

[@blacklux6774]

And with that statement your honor, I plead insanity.

[@chucklebutt4470]

Hey you said the thing! 🙄

[@arizonapapa9453]

With the authority granted to me by the state of confusion...

[@Austinm2k]

Imagine riding in the back of an Uber and your driver gets pulled over an arrested.

[@andrewjvaughan]

happened to me in a taxi - we looked at the cop and were like “uh, do we get out?” he just shrugged at us, lol. I put a fiver on the center console and noped out of that situation.

[@pfclex6737]

There are still Ubers during covid lmao

[@JATrainsRC]

@@pfclex6737 I commented on the wrong comment 🤦‍♂️

[@ramfat]

Imagine riding in the back of an Uber, and your driver turns the lights on and pulls over another car 🤣

[@axa897]

I would like he is undercover i am fu,ked i need to hide drugs myself. 😃

[@CONTACTLIGHTTOMMY]

I did a stint impersonating a cop for a couple years. I got really good at it too. Then my 9th birthday came around and I decided to be a fireman.

[@Alwaysinvisable]

It’s wild to me how so many people think they will get away with this stuff.

[@ramirezMoses]

I saw one guy similar looking to this guy ask for a discount and he was just carrying a radio to look official 😂

[@GentlemensAcademy]

It always amazes me that these guys can’t muster up a “NO” when actual cops ask them if they’re police.

[@kledus420smith8]

(In their mind) top flight police man of the 🌎

[@desertflowerz89]

Audacious liars cannot be counted on to have good sense

[@beyrutphl]

I noticed the same in all of these videos. They never notice that they're cought and start answering questions in circles which is weird considering their impersonating a police officer

[@ligitmuffin]

That’s how deep the delusion is. That’s so dangerous

[@jamestownsassacre9211]

That's what's so wild, at first I thought they were just trying to outsmart the (real) officers or worm themselves out of accepting responsibility but in a lot of these, they really seem to believe they are cops.

[@mitch2074]

If you're getting pulled over by an Acura, you should be suspicious immediately.

[@adrian-zx1xm]

facts, florida as far as i know, is domestics only

[@DkpProductions]

Yet the cops don't immediately cuff him like they should have hah!

[@bigred22685]

I've been pulled over by a Mercedes by a plain clothes state trooper in NJ. Dunno if it was his personal car or an inherited impound or whatever, but he promised a failure to signal ticket in the mail and I got it. Talked to a lawyer and found out the truth about unmarked cars and traffic stops. They can be anything and stop you for any traffic violation.. in NJ at least.

[@ZedQue]

I’ve seen Toyota’s used by undercover officers. I would still ask for a marked police car to show up to the scene.

[@jayasmrmore3687]

Well if the Acura is registered for undercover work it’s fine

[@1hpeters1]

It's funny how Ebay and Amazon forces you to buy fake badges and police light bars and install them and pull people over while pretending to be an Uber driver, or some $h.. like that!!

[@ala2121]

Yeah, sucks...one of the terms and conditions!

[@vincentzazueta2353]

Really!! Wonder if there’s some kind of * astrix saying if installed my be charged with felony!!! LoL!!!

[@ala2121]

@@vincentzazueta2353 No...just being completely sarcastic like the original guy 😆...but I genuinely wouldn't be shocked if something like you said was on there. They probably have to...new stuff on products all the time because we have dummies among us who eat tidepods or like to stick their heads in springs on trampolines. (Idk if that's happened)

[@Ryan-mx4ll]

He had such an attitude too. You can tell this guy is very arrogant. The surprised look on his face when he was placed under arrest was priceless.

[@monkeydotbizness]

No need for Hollywood to exist when you can just turn on a camera in Florida 🍿

[@kevinayers6322]

You need to stop

[@dosagroupsales9460]

Yeah! An just think they would be True Stories!

[@missingno.5242]

@ass holio cringe kid

[@ChiralSpirals]

So true. Love you Florida, but your all a special type of crazy.

[@13oct1992]

Dude, I just live here 🤭

[@randomutubr222]

"Officer, yes, I'm impersonating an officer... but not for the reasons you think!" is this guy's entire story.

[@ravenfn831]

Agreed. Having the blue lights may have only gotten him a fine, if he was very lucky. Flashing that badge sealed the deal. No bueno

[@tylerb1483]

“And what would the reasons I might think be?”

[@Gunshinzero]

He thinks if he doesn't say he's an officer it's not impersonation. He's just implying. He's slow in the head.

[@Snubrevolver]

@@Gunshinzero Another successful graduate from the Metro State Academy

[@gunchief0811]

Pepper 🌶️ spray... A Badge bought on E/bay. Red and blue lights????? And then An addiction to BURGERS AND 🍟 FRIES??? Ur done bro!!!!

[@maximusaugustus6823]

I recently started watching these police impersonators and I'm like wow, there are so many of them.

[@zamp6969]

10:44 When he tried to be slick and walk away like the ordeal was over 😂

[@ursinha115]

I can see him using his badge at the airport and pulling a Jim Carrey line: "It's ok, I'm a limo driver!"

[@leemcmullan]

hahahhahahah

[@kodiak6198]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@kodiak6198]

“Goodbye my looooveeee...”(CRASH)

[@goleafsgo8496]

LOL, Lloyd Christmas here to save the day!

[@kellyweingart3692]

lol

[@nfrench2100]

“I’m keeping the badge, and the lights” “Yea yea yea, no I was just getting ready to bring them to station to turn them over to you guys before you stopped you know”

[@mystrywritr1341]

Over the years, I have seen a few different methods of mirandizing. The worst is when it's rattled off half-assed and fast. I think the way this officer read it is the best method. I feel like it's exactly the way it should be in law enforcement, across the board. Read a statement, ask if they understood the statement, repeat.

[@talyahr3302]

Unless the person is very uncooperative, in which that just gives them more time to say no. In those situations better to read it all and try to get just the one yes from them at the end

[@DEFIANCE23]

This guy. His body language when told that it gives him an advantage over other Uber drivers was VERY telling about his character.

[@shadyryder5742]

“I’m not too familiar with the statute” I can hear Jeremy right now... “You better figure it out real quick!”

[@scubastevee6414]

I don’t have any

[@blakeb9964]

SARGENT!

[@dgillian183]

Get out of my funeral lol

[@ethanharris7343]

@@blakeb9964 GET YOUR Lieutenant!!!

[@richardtorrez-garcia5491]

"Nobody outranks me - I'm it."

[@galil_6863]

Jeremy Dewitte will bail him out and hire him, but first he has to beg his mom to give him the bail money...

[@lcasperwsv]

😂😂😂😆😆

[@mattc9412]

Jeremy will teach him everything.. 'first thing you do is yell 'SARGENT!' after every sentence.

[@estesoyyo522]

Fuckiiiinggg..forget it!!

[@vubur7488]

Get the family together!

[@DMWBN3]

And asking for a hotel to be paid for, no cash changing hands, just a favour. Jeremy to the rescue....

[@misterbeeps]

Uber drivers come in two flavors: Convicted felons and soon to be convicted felons.

[@eshuorishas9987]

You’re forgetting my favorite that I had years ago when I got an Uber to the bar during a winter storm in Michigan: the older lady Uber driver whose therapist said she should confront her fears of driving in winter by becoming an Uber driver. Scariest 10 min drive of my life and my pregame buzz was gone in under 1 min. She screamed when her tired spun. She even asked if I wanted to let her know if I wanted her in particular to pick me up later at the bar. lol

[@MaxZomboni]

He was not impersonating a police officer. He is a State Certified Agent. 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@93SlicK]

He's Motor Two 🤣

[@danielkeefe488]

Sarrrrgee

[@dredgenyor1674]

stupid 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️ yeah he is lmao

[@shtwrangler1233]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BradFyfe]

LOL!

[@stevencaseymiller8376]

When they asked him about his LEO relative, he should have said Jeremy Dewitte.

[@airplanelife9839]

i wonder if anyone ever used that one before. if i was a cop, i’d say, “let me get my sergeant”

[@earthworm7346]

It would have been legendary.

[@denniskarnes8680]

Spewed my coffee on that one😂🤣😂🤣

[@abelis644]

It boggles the mind that such entitled people exist. 🚔"Hey let me through, I'm important, see my cop lights???"🚔 Unreal.

[@GadgetAddict]

I guess he's been doing it for so long that he really thinks it's just a normal thing to do 🤦

[@brayhill]

"I do a lot of volunteer work for you guys - that you don't even know about."

[@hailla97]

Wonder if his real name is Dexter

[@DMWBN3]

Should have sent him on his merry way upon hearing those valuable words 'volunteer' That's a magic secret password, safe-word for clean guys like him.

[@blairbushproject]

A true patriot.

[@stevegallant3395]

Just like I'm a taste tester for Jim Beam but they don't know about it

[@XxMidnightToker420xX]

Well it's undercover work ofcourse they wouldn't know about it don't be an idiot.

[@dmcman1803]

"hand me the keys." "it doesn't have any keys" "how does it turn on?" hands over the keys...

[@romeano4882]

@@2strokemigz nah he was lying he lied like 5 times in the first 2 minutes lol

[@pherriswheel9748]

There’s definitely something backfiring

[@tomd4748]

Dude is fkn comical

[@realtalk4994]

It probably is a button start from a fob, he's just being a smartass

[@averyetvspecial1487]

@@2strokemigz key doesn’t mean “jagged metal thing,” on push to start cars the fob is a key. He IS stupid.

[@heartspeaks]

The fact that he’s afraid to get arrested for the crime that he actually committed is hilarious!

[@mellysglam8826]

His family member is Jeremy dewitte lmaooo 😂🤣.

[@David-cc8xe]

His cousin must be so happy that he mentioned him lol

[@davidvelez628]

@Jerry Garcia “huh? John Nunez” lmao

[@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357]

@@davidvelez628 I think Mr. Garcia was insinuating that the cousin is a made up story. Thanks for stomping I my guys best comment in months. Keep up the good work.

[@clarissa8477]

“I do a lot of volunteer work for you guys.” “Oh, well in that case, here’s your badge back. Have a fantastic evening.”

[@Nick210]

Lmao.

[@funny3scene]

Thank you Clarissa

[@rubenmelendez1499]

Lmao

[@tawandawilliams1550]

@Hanz Mchigginexactly 🤣🤣🤣

[@Redacted950]

@Hanz Mchiggin traffic control at events, paperwork, phones, etc

[@auroraconcepts5905]

Big Ed, really be doing the most out here 🤣

[@slapeters2004]

This is Florida, so he was arrested and charged under The Dewitte Statute. In part, it reads you must play dumb and yell for a Sargent when you’re awkwardly confronted by the real police.

[@eshuorishas9987]

And then get charged again for not registering as a sex offender of course

[@Itslikethat313]

Ed went from 90 fiancé to “how not to impersonate a police office.”

[@JL-uk9mb]

Smh lol

[@queen3608]

😆😆😆🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@corinnedominique7824]

omg Garry, that’s funny y all 😂😂

[@mariahrfordays1988]

How the fuck did you read my mind 😂

[@brandonarrieta6248]

Lmao

[@Unknown-Unknown.]

What did he think?.. They were gonna take a glance at the badge and immediately walk away? 😂

[@richardduerr9983]

Sadly (for him), yeah that is probably exactly what he thought.

[@ftdefiance1]

Come in handy for intimidating security guards, other drivers etc...

[@stephennina]

How smart is that to have his D/L in w that badge....

[@Ascendant618]

Only Sam and Dean Winchester are capable of such a feat.

[@joeygrant1088]

@@Ascendant618 this made me laugh😂😂 I swear that's all this dude needed was sam or dean with him

[@mikemurphy1208]

I never realized how many people impersonate police until I fell down this KZbin rabbit hole.

[@johnnieneal6077]

Another Jeremy dewitte train policeman undercover as a Uber driver lol

[@ChalkInTheLand]

I'm blown away by how many videos there are of people impersonating cops. I honestly didn't know how many people do this

[@pineappleparty1624]

Whenever I see a sus car I stare at them and wonder if they are trying to impersonate cops. I would so call the cops on them lol!

[@ChalkInTheLand]

@@pineappleparty1624Good! You should ABSOLUTELY call the cops on them

[@METALGEARSOL1D]

More than half are of Jeremy Dewitte, though lol!

[@ChalkInTheLand]

@@METALGEARSOL1D 😅 You're 1,000% correct! The man was hooked on wanting to look like a cop. It was like his drug of choice. I feel like he was probably bullied in high-school and never got any respect from anyone. So the "cop" persona he tried to use made him feel like he was being respected and people liked him. Plus the little bit of power he had over someone who believed he was a legit cop probably gave him a rush. He just couldn't stop himself. That's why he couldn't get out of his own way and kept making HORRIBLE decisions like wiretapping and all the other highly illegal stuff he did. I'm sure he tried to become a real police officer at one point, but he's so just unlikable that people probably made it hard for him, or his psych evaluation was worrisome

[@DavidKfilmmaker]

And they all here in Orlando. I wonder how many times I’ve been pulled over by fake cops.

[@IAmSuzyQ]

Update: Suspect has also been charged with Impersonating a Jeremy Dewitt.

[@megangenne]

Lmao

[@nerdacus724]

The police now call it the Dewitt. We have a Dewitt here we need back up he is Dewitting.

[@JDiaz143]

@@nerdacus724 I thought it was dim wit

[@antfbi]

People would have to be dumb to think this guy is a cop

[@eshuorishas9987]

….I’m sorry but have you been to Florida?

[@ambassador8524]

Every time a drunk Uber passenger pukes in his car he flashes that shiny badge and says NO! My sister’s half brother’s 2nd cousin twice removed on his father side is a police officer!

[@abroadlivingabroad3412]

These cop impersonators really scare me. I always get the vibe they're wanting to do more than just write fake tickets. It would be so easy for them to put someone in handcuffs and then you're completely under their control. This is a rapist/ serial killer's dream.

[@JuliusCaesar888]

John Wayne Gacy used to do that.

[@1stltwife]

Exactly! There was even a cop CHP in 80s sering life I believe because he was pulling girls over, sexually assaulting and murdered 1 or 2. Can't imagine the fear..sicko!

[@bigdangerous5044]

🎯

[@blackdonaldtrump3869]

That’s why they do it

[@MarySmith-bc7mf]

He is scary he is gonna hurt women, lock him up

[@roadsofnewyork2585]

When this guy delivered my Uber eats order once, I wondered why he arrived so quick

[@JosueAguilar_01]

I might be stupid, but are you being legit or just joking?

[@codywakefield3302]

You should always run code 3 with uber eats

[@Juicetheeunuch]

You should have wondered how he resisted eating your meal...

[@randallflagg5966]

This guy is so busted I can only imagine the stuff that he got away with before he got caught

[@ExorcistRecords]

Cop - Are you a police officer? Guy - I am family. Cop - Ok have a good day. Guy - I don't drink or smoke. Cop - Get your orange ass out the car.

[@OtterSpaceCadet]

Thank you for submitting your Metro State video application. We are unfortunately unable to hire you at this time, as management is currently...preoccupied with other affairs

[@Corrections101]

Lmfao priceless 🤣😂👌💀

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

🤭😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@nick9roberts]

I can't believe he didn't even ask for a Sergeant. That works every time

[@pineappleparty1624]

Not to be a dork but the 3rd cop was the sergeant.

[@chumblesthecheese8580]

His main job is an Uber driver, he only moonlights as a police officer.

[@PatrickStar19872]

The last time I was a cop, I was 7.

[@shkerpsrt]

Hello I’ll be your Uber driver this evening, Officer Santiago.

[@ed35901]

When being a fake cop doesn’t pay the bills.....

[@santiagocabrera3916]

That’s my name

[@claudechase1648]

So he was arrested for mild road rage: some guy cut me off so I flashed my lights at him. and a real cop saw you're illegal lights and now you are under arrest !

[@EMPEROTV]

🤣

[@bodybait]

having been convicted of theft, resisting with violence, battery, evidence tampering, possession of cocaine, paraphernalia, and possession of cocaine with intent to sell/deliver. Welcome to your Uber driver.

[@chem525]

Uber is committed to providing you with a safe ride experience through extensive background checks of all our drivers.

[@blondesense1708]

@@chem525 Well, today we learned that’s false. Brings to mind Zombieland Doubletap when Madison describes Uber and everyone laughs at her idea to give strangers ⭐️ for not murdering you.

[@chem525]

@@blondesense1708 I love zombieland movies lol

[@beavermacadventures]

Yeah because taxi drivers don't have records.....smh

[@1982MCI]

@@chem525 there’s no garauntee that the Uber driver you did the background check on is the same driver picking up my wife or anyone else. You have no control over who is driving that vehicle or who is with the driver. Passengers have no clue what kind of monster could possibly be in the car that’s picking them up

[@Jon-fh6nf]

When an officer reads you your rights……..use them 😂

[@Darjan_Spasojevic]

Impersonating a law enforcement officer is like eating breakfast for these weirdos!

[@TotallyNoCat]

It just never ends, Jeremy influenced the whole world. So inspirational! Don't ever let cops tell you, "you can't impersonate cops!" Follow your dreams! Now get out there and give us some more content.

[@petepeter1857]

I'm convinced! Special Super State Certified Lieutenant Sergeant Fokboy reporting for duty!

[@DMWBN3]

Follow your dreams - that's hilarious, you a funny cat.

[@Elu5iV3]

🤣

[@berrytharp1334]

Sergeant! Sergeant!... Sergeant!.... SERGEANT!!!!!

[@Oddfellow215Gaming]

🤣🤣

[@thedukeofpaducah9682]

Where`s that Uber Driver? I called 911 an hour ago.

[@lancecahill5486]

Best comment 😀😀

[@routerhelp]

Underrated comment 😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!🎉

[@vlogress11c81]

Lmao” I’m in no way impersonating and officer” “I keep my car like this to keep bad guys away”.

[@elguapo702]

I will never understand why anyone would ever want to impersonate a police officer?? Me personally have no desire! It just boggles my mind!

[@mapledoodle5516]

“Yes, I am. I’m a sanctioned police officer for the Village of Uber”

[@wilfredosoto2722]

Jeremy demented says, “This guys not a police impersonator, he’s not even wearing a uniform, or gun belt with less lethal weapon looking like a gun. Here, hold my beer and I’ll show you how it’s done.”

[@shayandilshad3032]

I’m dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@IrishAmerican17]

"Sergeant!"

[@Trevor.Hittle]

@@IrishAmerican17 beat me to it, Sergeant!

[@Frostyrice]

Yall fukbois

[@p70581]

Mr. Soto, that is effing hilarious 🤣

[@zadeh79]

Just cause you eat a lot of donuts, doesn't qualify you as a police officer.

[@charlescollier3154]

I don't drink I don't smoke I don't cuss I just impersonate police officer that's it.

[@mariuscezar7374]

We had a "blue light bandit" on our highways couple of years ago (South California). He was pulling people over and taking off. One night he pulled over an unmarked police cruiser. Genius.

[@dscrappygolani7981]

If guys like that moronosaurus had the IQ of even an amoeba , do you think they'd be pulling this nonsense? The very definition of 'a danger to themselves and others'.

[@dscrappygolani7981]

@biblereader I am someone who does. I can't speak for the rest of the world obviously.

[@OutdoorWalker]

When he gets out He’s got a undercover spot waiting with Metro State 😭😂

[@desres2281]

😂🤣😂👏👏

[@gregdetweiler7265]

Dammit. I can’t go one video on police impersonation without DeWitte being mentioned lmao

[@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

No I hear his application was turned down because Jeremy's in jail and the business is closed down right now LOL

[@911S]

Jeremy will hire him.

[@blakeb9964]

Lmao. Seriously tho, bet they'd love him, he has the right attitude!

[@nocturnalsimulacrum6385]

"It doesnt have a key" "How do you turn it on?" "Heres the keys"😂😂😂

[@GR-nz3om]

Nothing like trying to explain away illegal activity by admitting to more instances of the same illegal activity

[@AP-kk4ys]

Jeremy would had been like "sergeant, Sergeant, Sergeant!" "But Sergeant!" "Listen Sergeant, the security guard at the airport said it was okay!"

[@ftoole1]

Now he is Metro state Uber driver. They are for high risk Uber rides. Some rides even include motor 1 escort.

[@evanb0869]

And the famous “SERGEANT LET ME SPEAK TO YOUR SERGEANT, SERGEANT !!”

[@oldschoolwarrior]

Lol! So true.

[@auston781]

@@evanb0869 lol good ol j dwit

[@alc8366]

“You have the right to remain silent! Do you understand?” Yes, I do, however I’m going to run my trap harder than a two dollar crackhead and incriminate myself beyond any reasonable doubt.

[@Drogas3653]

@will brown yea wtf is a $2 crackhead lmaooo

[@p70581]

Mr. Cisneros, you are spot on!

[@uptown3636]

This guy needs to impersonate a criminal defense attorney and tell his client to shut the f*%# up!

[@ivexXturbo]

Exactly, when he said “I just keep my car like that to keep the bad guys away from me!”🤷‍♂️ I was like dude stfu.. he automatically implied that he dressed up his Uber vehicle with police equipment to deter criminals.🤦‍♂️

[@ivexXturbo]

@@Drogas3653 a two dollar crackhead never purchases a large quantity of dope, they only buy small hit (fix) hence the reference, $2 crackhead.

[@hailesankara480]

So what hes saying is "I cosplay as a cop to indicate to my riders the vicinity is *SAFE* " my man never would get thru the Academy

[@munchymonk9021]

“We have a LOT of training” >lists less than an associates degree worth of training.

[@warmbeer6282]

"I'm a sick man" Nailed it.

[@tacticalbaydotorg7816]

Lmfao I thought that too. Definitely a freudian slip. That seriously makes me worried about what his hidden intentions were.