John C. Williams, also known as Johnny Fields, 60, was arrested near his home after a routine search of his SUV turned up handcuffs and other official items
TRENTON - A Ewing man on probation on a charge of impersonating a police officer was arrested Thursday on new charges of police impersonation, authorities said.
John C. Williams John C. Williams, also known as Johnny Fields, 60, was arrested near his home on the 100 block of Crescent Avenue after a routine search of his SUV turned up handcuffs, official Mercer County Prosecutor's placards, State Police work clothes and an empty police pistol holster, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Williams' Chevrolet SUV also was modified to look like a police vehicle with a working siren, tinted windows, police-type strobe lights in the front and back, police markings and decals, the sheriff's office said.
Williams was charged with illegal possession of handcuffs, receiving stolen property and impersonating a police officer. His SUV was impounded. He was taken to Mercer County jail, Hopewell Township, in lieu of $20,000 bail, the sheriff's office said.
Anyone who believes they have been approached or pulled over by Williams is asked to contact Sheriff's Detective Joseph Tuccillo at JTuccillo@MercerCounty.org or 609-989-6111.
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