Arkansas Police Impersonator's Arrest Recorded By His Own Body Camera

Summary

In this video transcript, an individual claiming to be an arson investigator and a volunteer for the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management is confronted by law enforcement. The man is questioned about his use of a radio, his driving behavior, and his role as a civil process server. The interaction becomes tense as the officer suspects the man of impersonating an officer and possibly having a revoked handgun license. The man attempts to justify his actions and possessions, including a radar gun and handcuffs, while the officer expresses concern about the man's conduct and its impact on public safety.

Takeaways

• 🚨 The individual in the script is an independent investigator who claims to be an arson investigator but is corrected by the officer.
• 📡 The person is also a volunteer for the Department of Emergency Management and uses a radio for communication.
• 🛑 The individual admits to driving recklessly, which the officer points out is not emergency behavior and puts others at risk.
• 🔍 The person is questioned about his credentials and the use of a badge, which raises suspicion of impersonation.
• 🔒 The individual is serving civil papers, specifically a restraining order, which is not related to a divorce or child custody.
• 🐕 He mentions having a German Shepherd, a certified search and rescue dog, and works for a service called 'Gracie's'.
• 📑 The transcript suggests the person is involved in civil process service and has a revoked handgun license for unspecified reasons.
• 🚔 The individual is accused by the officer of potentially impersonating a law enforcement officer due to his attire and behavior.
• 🔎 The person is questioned about his criminal history and the legitimacy of his work as a process server.
• 📞 The individual mentions having a hearing disability, which may affect his interactions and understanding during the encounter.
• 🔮 The transcript includes discussions about the person's use of a radar gun for personal enjoyment, not for official purposes.

Q & A

What is the main issue being discussed in the script?

The main issue is the questioning of a man who claims to be an arson investigator and a volunteer for the Department of Emergency Management, but is suspected of impersonating an officer and driving recklessly.

What is the man's job title that he claims to have?

He claims to be an arson investigator and a volunteer for the Department of Emergency Management.

Why is the man being questioned about his use of a radio?

He is questioned because he is using a radio while driving recklessly and serving civil papers, which raises suspicion about his legitimacy.

What is the man's explanation for driving at high speeds?

He claims he was rushing to serve civil papers and that his driving was necessary to catch up with the person he was serving the papers to.

What is the man's explanation for having a badge and a body camera?

He suggests that he is impersonating an arson investigator to avoid getting shot and to appear more credible.

What is the man's response when asked about his revoked handgun license?

He does not provide a clear response in the script, but it is implied that he may have had it revoked due to a criminal history.

What is the man's explanation for having a radar device in his vehicle?

He says he enjoys playing with it, indicating a possible disregard for its serious use in law enforcement.

What is the man's connection to Gracie's and what does it entail?

He claims to work for Gracie's, which is associated with radio emergency services, and mentions a German Shepherd that is a certified search and rescue dog.

What is the man's response when accused of impersonating an officer?

He denies impersonating an officer, but his actions and the presence of a badge and body camera suggest otherwise.

What is the man's explanation for having a revoked handgun license and a criminal history?

The script does not provide a direct answer, but it is implied that he may have lied on paperwork to obtain certain credentials.

What is the final outcome suggested by the script regarding the man's actions?

The script suggests that the man's actions are under scrutiny, and his explanations are being questioned, indicating potential legal consequences.

Outlines

00:00

👮‍♂️ Misunderstanding with an Arson Investigator

The first paragraph describes a confusing encounter with a self-proclaimed arson investigator who is also a volunteer for the Department of Emergency Management. The conversation involves a mix-up over the investigator's identity and role, his use of a radio while serving civil papers, and a discussion about the appropriateness of his driving behavior. The investigator mentions his K-9, a certified search and rescue dog, and his involvement with amateur radio emergency services.

05:16

🚨 Confrontation Over High-Speed Driving

In this paragraph, the discussion centers on the individual's high-speed driving and the potential dangers it poses. The person is questioned about his role in serving legal documents and the nature of his work. There is mention of a restraining order and a divorce, and the individual's hearing disability is revealed. The conversation hints at the individual's disregard for safety and the impact of his driving on others.

10:16

🤔 Questioning Civil Process Server's Credentials

The third paragraph delves into the legitimacy of the individual's role as a civil process server. There is a back-and-forth about the nature of the documents he is serving, his company's name, and his qualifications. The individual's handgun license is questioned, and it is revealed to be revoked. The conversation touches on the implications of his actions, including the potential for impersonating a law enforcement officer.

15:31

🚔 Accusations of Impersonation and Felony Charges

Here, the individual is accused of impersonating an officer due to his attire and equipment, including a badge and handcuffs. The discussion revolves around his driving at high speeds with lights and sirens, his possession of a radar gun, and the potential legal consequences of his actions. The individual's status as a felon and its impact on his ability to serve as a process server or a notary are highlighted.

20:34

🔍 Scrutiny Over Legal and Criminal Background

The focus of this paragraph is on the individual's legal and criminal background. There is an examination of his application for a notary position, his honesty in disclosing past convictions, and the implications of those convictions for his current activities. The conversation also touches on his role in search and rescue operations and the credibility of his claims.

26:17

🏥 Brief Mention of Hospital Visit

The final paragraph is a brief and somewhat disjointed mention of a hospital visit, with an unclear context. It seems to be a continuation of a previous conversation or an abrupt change of topic, leaving the reader with limited information to understand the full situation.

Keywords

💡Arson Investigator

An arson investigator is a professional who specializes in determining the cause of fires, particularly those suspected to be intentionally set. In the video, the term is used to describe the man's occupation, but it is misstated by others as 'Adam radio,' leading to confusion. This highlights the theme of miscommunication and misunderstanding.

💡Civil Papers

Civil papers refer to legal documents that are served as part of a civil lawsuit or legal process, such as a restraining order or divorce papers. The man in the video is serving civil papers, which is part of his job as a process server, indicating the theme of legal responsibilities and the challenges of serving such documents.

💡Radar

A radar is a device that uses radio waves to determine the range, altitude, direction, or speed of both moving and stationary objects. In the script, the man mentions enjoying playing with a radar, which could imply a hobby or interest in technology, but it also raises questions about his credibility and the legality of his actions.

💡K-9

K-9 is a term used to refer to a police dog, often used for tracking, search and rescue, or law enforcement purposes. The man mentions having a German Shepherd that is a certified search and rescue dog, which ties into the theme of specialized roles and responsibilities in emergency services.

💡Restraining Order

A restraining order is a legal order issued by a court to protect a person from harassment or harm inflicted by another. In the video, the man is serving a restraining order, which is a critical part of the narrative as it reveals the serious nature of the legal documents he is handling.

💡Impersonation

Impersonation refers to the act of pretending to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive. The script suggests that the man may be impersonating an officer or authority figure, which is a key point of contention in the interaction and ties into themes of deception and authority.

💡Felony

A felony is a serious crime that is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. The man's past felony charges are mentioned, which affects his credibility and ability to serve in certain roles, such as a notary or a bonded process server, and is central to the conflict in the video.

💡Emergency Management

Emergency management involves coordinating and managing resources and responses to emergencies, such as natural disasters or accidents. The man mentions being a volunteer for the Department of Emergency Management, which connects to the broader theme of community service and the responsibilities that come with it.

💡Body Camera

A body camera is a small, wearable camera used to record interactions between law enforcement officers and the public. The mention of a body camera in the script raises questions about the man's role and whether he is acting in an official capacity, contributing to the theme of legitimacy and accountability.

💡Search and Rescue

Search and rescue refers to the activities involved in locating and providing aid to people who are lost, injured, or otherwise in need of assistance. The man's involvement with a search and rescue dog indicates his participation in these critical services, which is part of the narrative's exploration of emergency response roles.

💡Notary

A notary is a public official who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents and verifies the identities of the signatories. The man's mention of being a notary, despite his felony record, raises ethical and legal concerns, which is a significant aspect of the video's exploration of trust and integrity.

Highlights

Independent investigator mistakenly identified as an arson investigator.

Individual is a volunteer for the Department of Emergency Management and uses a radio for communication.

Misunderstanding over the use of a radio while working a private job serving civil papers.

Lack of blue lights on the vehicle, raising questions about emergency status.

Concerns about driving recklessly, putting others at risk.

Mention of a certified fire and explosion investigator badge as a deterrent.

Discussion about the rights of the individual being questioned by law enforcement.

Revelation that the individual is a volunteer for Gracie's Emergency Radio Service.

The individual has a revoked handgun license, raising further concerns.

Debate over the legitimacy of the individual's role and responsibilities.

The individual is accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer.

Concerns about the individual's driving speed and the potential for endangering others.

The individual is questioned about the use of a radar device for personal enjoyment.

Discussion about the individual's criminal history and its impact on his ability to serve papers.

The individual's claim of being a search and rescue volunteer with a certified dog.

Final remarks on the individual's actions and the potential legal consequences.

Transcripts

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I'm independent investigator sir what

does that man say it says I'm an arson

investigator reject the reading sir

that's arson investigator I'm sorry sir

it's Adam radio it's a win radio I'm

without them as well what Adam Arkansas

Department of Emergency Management for

them I'm a volunteer for them yes sir

who's the supervisor over there they

know you're working wearing a radio why

are you working your private job serving

civil papers yes sir they know you're

using the radio yes sir

they do yes sir Adam yes sir sure

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yes

no you're not force you understand yes I

don't have blue lights either do you

right you don't blue locks but you're

driving crazy down the road that's not

an emergency okay this is there from

there a deterrent well feed somebody

breaking into my truck hopefully that's

the thought if you walked up to break

that window and break in saw that

certified fire an explosion investigator

you were in a batch sir papers and says

looks like to serve civil papers give

the right room I saw anything you say

will be using it to court get the watch

an attorney half prisoner questioning

before 30 George for any questions arise

do you understand your rights yes you

can match questions if you so desire

make a state attorney understand that

yes okay where's the k-9 at home German

Shepherd was a dude he's a tracking dog

you know certified search to rescue dog

I work for Gracie's what

Gracie's Gracie's yes radio emergency

radio amateur civil emergency service

there we go

that's never fun it's fun I've got it my

poem 68 683 6700 yes sir

bunch of dead bodies back there man

Oh Justin I can't remember his last name

now

they're in buckets attack your vehicle

nope no no that is a bite stick for dog

training sir I'll be happy to do it for

you sir that's a bike safer dog says

about stick for dogs

it's a spite stick but that's not what a

mercy wish you weren't - we've we've

been over the mercy road - we've been

over which emergency we ready - I was

trying what would you like we'll see sir

I got a hearing disability I'm sorry

that's everything I'm sorry I'm sorry

what are you serving right now that you

were driving like that for restraining

order you serve no restraining order

which is not a divorce

an order to give up the kids and they're

down at our Lane school put everybody's

life at risk

okay our driving 90 I'm sorry

well that's the court date

please also our civil process service so

you can write us your for Harris County

Texas you sit on us from the Mono County

I'm authorized fruit loan okay that's

not what you told me this is a divorce

yes sir it's a sort of a divorce

I'm not sure we're not gonna tell his

ride and Tommy you sure got a bad your

displayed

well let me fix that for you we'll

process Company B World War I work for

myself sorry what's the name of your

company

Terkel process that you work for some of

your clients well actually this is the

first ones Jacksonville get a revoked

handgun license why is it revoked

I'm gonna strut around the shirt you

don't leave that question I'm going to

get it from the State Police

I'm also ain't gonna truckers we're

gonna go down the other track I'm trying

to give you the opportunity today

explain what you're doing here wow you

put everybody at risk when you're 90

miles an hour to catch up with you

just so happens we drive black and gray

dogs pit that's too to me your person

ate one of my deputy sheriff's makes it

hard for us to do our job you running

around here doing this kind of stuff

everybody over here is giving us thumbs

up because they see you doing this and

driving like a fool what happened to

here why to get revoke

all those mistakes along so well is it

the race is is for actual radio so where

does that ready I'll come back to it

search it

nope the bomb - Adam it wants Adam yes

sir it's gonna be returned - Adam okay

impersonation are you incorporated I am

the state of Arkansas

yes myself oh let's see a turkey out of

Texas Texas yes sir how did it get ahold

of you Internet these the papers you're

served yes sir

you've never served any other papers so

so why are your wives your handgun

license your vote criminal history

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what do you think you can't be I'm not

trying to be the polish what are you

trying to be then why are you running

like this you know other paper serve

does that my god drives mark him and he

doesn't drive like that right he's a

full-time certified deputy to serve

favors yeah he didn't act like this yeah

you got this badge on right here why are

you wearing the arts investigator

Bachelor papers well I'm hoping it

doesn't get shot

so you're impersonating awesome no

you're trying to impersonate Knox no

that's what you're hoping it doesn't get

you shot

you got felony charges in your act

nope they will are you thinking my truck

we're towing it and we were damn vitória

okay because you got a handcuffs you got

a badge you got a body camera your

simple law enforcement you run the

lights and sirens in another road you're

telling me the reason you have ten

custom so you got felony charges on you

and you got a badge and I know what it

says when I get close and I know what

you're saying you're saying you're an

arse investigator nobody in this state

or this country's gonna use you as arts

investigator because you're a felon

okay this to me looks like you're

impersonating an officer you running

down the middle road at over 90 miles an

hour with lights going since postured

working dog you're saying you're a civil

process server you're telling us that

you're trying to get here too cause this

says take kids and stuff does that say

take kids it's an emergency order okay

so the reason we're tuning you also

found it why do you have a radar says I

enjoy playing with it you're playing

with it

yeah I'm joy let's watch it the radar

you enjoy watching the radar I'm not

sure you don't credible people over and

I run sixth grade of these some are gone

you have guns in here oh you

underestimate

yeah

these particular ones came from an

attorney in Houston

well just put all that into evidence

you can do the you can do the attorney

yeah these get attorneys which may give

CPR store yarns hooker judge card

American jump boxing man it was just for

Bay and it was you know you're a felon

what's the I don't know get a search for

anything and everything that's not walk

you just follow up our privacy ball you

be a felon to the notary no can't be

bonded it be a fella did they know that

you're under that would do this finish

that was issued 2027

so you lied on some paperwork there to

get then they asked if you've been

convicted of crimes oh you didn't lie on

it hope you put under your spell nope

it's hard

3:46 oh did you mark on the application

when you good dad down mark what I'm

your notary

I said that's the current the ones in

the back I'll push you for being on

there

charge of possession of a whip

how's that gonna work you'll see radar

let's make sure you don't grow

what sucks at risk you are you with I'm

an internet search rescue guy I have a

dog and mr. Bunny's make they called you

give you drinking today no my mouth is

really dry

that's fine soft rock back I'm sorry

when's the last time you searched huh

not this year here why not

I hate calls let's fire you been - I'm

sorry last fire you been - couple years

ago just just I told you so when you got

this tank yes and I still did that

German Shepherd tracking and trailing

that's it that's it doesn't speak he's

in German

so I don't hurt our ex-husband you're

lying

what score you go to the hospital thank

you when did you did you wear your

according as your no just when you ain't

content with us

well you don't know

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