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Former Lawrence Officer Arrested in New Hampshire on Police Impersonation Charge

Police say he presented a real Lawrence badge despite being terminated.

Overview

  • The stop followed a report that an SUV on Rockingham Road sped off after activating blue lights when another driver flashed high beams.
  • Officers located the SUV in a parking lot, where the driver identified himself as a Lawrence officer and displayed a department badge while wearing a police jacket.
  • Londonderry police confirmed with Lawrence police that he is no longer employed and that his certification is suspended by Massachusetts POST, then arrested him on a false personation charge.
  • Police said they seized a Lawrence badge and jacket during the arrest, and he was released on personal recognizance with a court date set for April 9 in Derry District Court.
  • Court documents show he is suing the Lawrence Police Department, alleging an unconstitutional phone search led to information used in his termination.