Fake Sheriff Pulls Woman Over, Gropes Her

Fake LA County Sheriff in PalmdaleA man in an unmarked police car allegedly pulled a woman over in Palmdale Saturday night and began to grope her when he was frisking her. "The victim said she fought with the man and was able to break free, run back to her car and drive away," CBS2 reported. "Authorities are looking for a man in his 30s, about 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds who was driving a dark colored Ford, possibly a Crown Victoria, with spotlights and a forward flashing blue light."

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True of False: You don't have to stop for an unmarked cop car in the State of California?

The police department is offering these tips when being stopped by an unmarked or covert police vehicle, if you feel concerned or uncomfortable:

• Activate your four-way hazard lights to notify the officer you are complying with his or her request to pull over.
• If you have a mobile phone, call 911 and ask the dispatcher to verify that it is an officer attempting to pull you over. If the 911 operator has verified your vehicle description and your location, stop immediately for the officer.
• If you are unsure, (with your hazard lights activated) drive to the nearest public area where possible police impersonators are less likely to engage drivers.
• If it is nighttime, (with your hazard lights activated) drive to a well lit area, another disincentive for those fraudulently trying to stop your vehicle.
• If the unmarked or covert car is being operated by a plainclothes officer, you may request that a uniform officer respond to the scene.

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