The president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association says he is very concerned after a West Miami-Dade man was accused of impersonating a police officer during an apparent road rage incident.
Police said the incident led to felony charges.
Road rage incident leads to arrest
Police said they were called Tuesday afternoon to a parking lot near a Publix store at Southwest 87th Avenue and 24th Street for a possible road rage situation.
According to the arrest report, the victim told officers that the suspect, identified as 53-year-old Erick Rodger Cerezo, honked at her while she was stopped at a stop sign, allowing pedestrians to cross. She said when she parked, Cerezo blocked her vehicle, preventing her from leaving.
Police say suspect claimed to be an officer
The victim told investigators that when she approached Cerezo’s car, he pulled out his wallet, displayed a gold badge that said “police officer,” and told her, “I am a cop.”…