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Officials: Man Charged With Impersonating Police Officer, Falsely Reporting Fires In Wilmington

WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) -- A New Castle County man has been charged with impersonating a police officer. Authorities say Shane Windell has been falsely reporting fires at the Limestone Terrace Apartments in Wilmington.

The latest fake fire call happened last Saturday. Eyewitnesses saw Windell exiting a blue car in a police-style tactical vest with a badge.

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Investigators tracked him down and learned he was not an officer.

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Anyone who witnessed Windell impersonating an officer is asked to call New Castle County Police.

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