Police arrested a police impersonator during a street racing detail last week. Cops are searching for more victims. The Portland Police Bureau is requesting information about any other victims.
An officer observed what appeared to be a police vehicle with red and blue flashing lights pursuing another vehicle westbound on North Marine Drive approaching Kelly Point Park. Officers stopped the vehicle at North Simmons Road and North Lombard Street.
Jonathan G. Bautista-Limon, 20 was arrested. The investigation revealed Bautista-Limon had tried to stop another driver however the vehicle did not pull over until contacted by Portland Police officers. Bautista-Limon’s Charger had a police-style bumper with flashing lights, interior windshield lights, and lights in the rear window. Also included in his possession of was an airsoft handgun and a fake security badge.
A white 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, was also stopped that had a police style spotlight and detachable white flashing lights inside the vehicle along with a tactical vest, airsoft pistol, and duty belt with a gun holster. That driver has not been charged but both vehicles were towed.
Criminal Impersonation of a Public Servant is a felony. Police are looking for more victims of the fake cop impersonator. They are asking victims to email e-mail them at [email protected] and reference case number 22-121134.
