Overview
- An automated license plate reader alerted officers on Nov. 18 to a stolen vehicle near Alameda’s Marina Village Shopping Center.
- The driver was arrested on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle before officers searched the car.
- Police say the search turned up a handgun, counterfeit government IDs, multiple law‑enforcement‑style badges, a tactical vest labeled “Agent,” handcuffs and drug paraphernalia.
- Alameda Police posted photos of the recovered items and stated the case remains active as they investigate the full scope of the suspect’s actions.
- Authorities emphasized that impersonating government or law‑enforcement officials is a serious offense that poses significant public risk, and they have not released the suspect’s identity or announced additional charges.