Norwich man charged with impersonating a police officer

WOODSTOCK — A 24-year-old man from Norwich is facing charges following an incident in Woodstock yesterday.

Authorities say they were notified of a black Ford Explorer Interceptor stopping a vehicle on I-91 using emergency blue lights at around 4:25 p.m.

Police say a search was conducted, and the Ford Explorer was found on Route 4 in Woodstock.

Troopers conducted a traffic stop and learned the driver Arturo M. Johnson worked as a security guard and conducted a traffic stop for a miscellaneous reason.

Johnson has no police authority and owns the vehicle he was driving, police say.

He was given a criminal citation to appear in court on October 17.

Anyone with a similar experience can contact the Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933.