The small town of Riverbank was the scene of a bizarre impersonation on Wednesday morning, when a man was arrested after posing as a police officer and pulling over a female motorist. Riverbank Police Services reported that the suspect, Alan Rojas, was taken into custody following a report from the alert citizen who sensed something awry during the encounter on Oakdale Road and Freddie Lane.
The woman’s suspicion was soon confirmed when deputies located Rojas in the nearby area after she described the dark-colored sedan with flashing lights that had earlier sped away from the scene; this resulted in his arrest, where he was found to be showing clear signs of alcohol intoxication, with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, during this incident, according to the police report, deputies immediately responded and the situation was resolved promptly with the suspect's apprehension.
The incident raises concerns about the vulnerability of the public to such deceptive tactics. The police have praised the individual's quick thinking and the community's role in ensuring safety is emphasized, as situations like this reveal the importance of vigilance among citizens.
Following the discovery, Rojas, 43, is facing charges of impersonating a peace officer and driving under the influence, it is a stark reminder of the perils lurking within our communities and the thin line that separates order from chaos and it was only through the community's "see something, say something" ethic that the danger was neutralized, and justice could begin its course, the police are encouraging anyone with information about suspicious activities to contact Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers anonymously via their website or by calling the provided hotline, in their continued effort to uphold the public's security.
