By MES Dispatch Staff
The Briefing
- Kurt Hoss, 58, of Tolland was arrested and charged with impersonation of a police officer and improper use of colored and flashing lights after appearing at a medical emergency call claiming to be a federal agent.
- Connecticut State Police responded to a medical call on Baxter Road on August 10 around 1:50 p.m. when Hoss arrived in a blue Mazda SUV equipped with operational red and blue flashing lights.
- Upon questioning, Hoss claimed to work for “Special Forces” but was unable to produce credentials or identification verifying his law enforcement status.
- State police inspected Hoss’s vehicle and discovered red and blue flashing lights affixed to both front and rear windshields and underneath the vehicle, a police scanner, and three sets of handcuffs.
- Hoss was held on a $25,000 bond and arraigned in state Superior Court in Rockville on Monday; his next court appearance is scheduled for September 21.
TOLLAND, CONN. — Connecticut State Police arrested Tolland resident Kurt Hoss, 58, on charges of police officer impersonation and misuse of emergency warning lights after he appeared at an active emergency medical call and misrepresented his law enforcement authority.
State police troopers were on scene responding to a medical emergency on Baxter Road around 1:50 p.m. on August 10 when a blue Mazda SUV equipped with activated red and blue flashing lights arrived at the location. Hoss exited the vehicle and asked whether troopers required assistance. When questioned regarding which agency he represented, Hoss stated he was a federal officer and departed the scene.
Shortly thereafter, troopers observed the same blue Mazda SUV positioned behind state police vehicles with its emergency lights still activated. Troopers conducted a license plate query, which confirmed Hoss as the owner of the vehicle rather than as a government employee or federal officer.
State police questioned Hoss further regarding his agency affiliation. Hoss stated that he worked for “Special Forces.” When requested to produce official identification and credentials, Hoss was unable to provide documentation supporting his claimed position.
State police handcuffed Hoss for officer safety and inspected the Mazda SUV. Police discovered red and blue flashing lights affixed to the front windshield, rear windshield, and underneath the vehicle. Additionally, police located a police radio scanner and two sets of handcuffs inside the vehicle. A personal search of Hoss revealed an additional set of handcuffs on his person.
Hoss was charged with impersonation of a police officer and improper use of colored and flashing lights. He was held on a $25,000 bond following arrest and was arraigned in state Superior Court in Rockville on Monday. Court records indicate Hoss is scheduled to return to court on September 21 for continuation of proceedings.