Man arrested, accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer
By Lindsay Weber
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MERIDIAN, California (KCRA) — A vigilant driver helped lead deputies to a convicted felon who was impersonating a peace officer, according to the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office.
On Saturday, deputies responded to the area of Highway 20 and Bridge Street in Meridian following a report from a motorist who believed they were pulled over by someone impersonating law enforcement.
Deputies found the suspect vehicle near South Tarke Road and Highway 20, and located 42-year-old Jaymi Ramirez, of Marysville, who is a convicted felon with an active warrant, officials said.
The sheriff’s office said a search of Ramirez’s vehicle uncovered a loaded AR-15 magazine, an unregistered AR-15 rifle and an LED pod capable of flashing red and blue lights.
Ramirez was booked into the Sutter County Jail on felony firearm-related charges, possession of paraphernalia and impersonating a peace officer.
Drivers who believe they are stopped by someone who is not a law enforcement official are urged to contact the authorities.
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