A Surprise man was taken into custody after investigators said he was impersonating an FBI agent.
On April 10, a tipster informed Arizona DPS that they saw another driver being pulled over by a man in a black Ford F-150 near Loop 303 and Lake Pleasant Parkway.
“The tipster provided investigators with video of the suspect and victim vehicles. Red and blue flashing lights are visible on the suspect vehicle’s front windshield during the incident,” DPS said in a news release on Aug. 12.
Troopers spoke with the driver who was pulled over, and the man in the Ford identified himself as an FBI agent.
Months later, on August 5, troopers apprehended Roderick A. Gaines, 53, in his Surprise home.
“Gaines was booked into the Maricopa County Jail and faces one charge of impersonating a peace officer and one charge of unlawful imprisonment,” DPS said.
A jacket and hat labeled “FBI” were purportedly discovered in one of Gaines’ cars.
Investigators discovered the Ford F-150 and seized it as evidence. A gun was also seized.
“Investigators found functioning red and blue lights still installed in the F-150, and additional police equipment was collected as evidence,” DPS said.
If you have any information regarding this case or believe you have had contact with Gaines, please call Arizona DPS at 877-4AZ-TIPS or visit azdps.gov/tips.
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