Hemet, California – A convicted felon has been arrested in Hemet, California, after allegedly impersonating a motorcycle traffic officer while fully armed and dressed in a uniform strikingly similar to that of local law enforcement.
Marshal Goodnight was taken into custody after Hemet police officers observed him activating emergency lights on a white motorcycle labeled “Traffic” and “Public Safety,” while committing multiple vehicle code violations. When officers approached him, they found him wearing a uniform that closely resembled that of a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputy, complete with a duty belt, hat, and a Glock-style pistol.
Upon detaining Goodnight, officers recovered two operational tasers, a telescoping baton, a container of pepper spray, and a notepad labeled “Sheriff.” He also carried handcuffs and other law enforcement-style equipment. His motorcycle, black and white in color, was designed to resemble a standard patrol bike, outfitted with flashing lights and marked with official-looking insignia…