A second officer, a 17-year veteran from Saint Clair Shores,
has been arrested accused of robbing unsuspecting drivers at gunpoint.
On Saturday, Fox 2 also reported a Detroit police sergeant
was arrested at the 12th precinct. A tip sent to Fox 2 helped lead to the
arrests. We forwarded a photo from one scene to Detroit Police. They recognized
one of their own in the photo.
More information is expected Monday during a press
conference scheduled for Monday at 3 p.m.
The first incident took place at a Citgo gas station near
French and I-94 on Detroit's east side last Sunday. The clerk says two white
men in a black Ford F-150 with police lights allegedly pistol-whipped customers
pumping gas. The men stole cash and cell phones from their victims. A warning
went out to be on the lookout for "fake cops" but it turns out those
officers were not fake after all. It appears the sergeant in this case was
driving his personal vehicle.
There were at least two reports of men posing as police
officers and robbing unsuspecting drivers at gunpoint. The men had police
badges, bullet proof vests and guns. They looked very official and police considered
them armed and dangerous.
A second incident happened near Harper and 3 Mile Drive. A
man says he was pulled over by three men in a unmarked Crown Victoria. The man
was searched and while he answered questions, his wallet and CDs were stolen.
So, what can you do? Even police say you have permission not
to stop if you don't believe a real police officer is trying to pull you over.
Instead, call 911 and ask the dispatcher for assistance. If all else fails,
drive to the nearest precinct.