Overview
- Joshua Warner, 44, was arrested on December 22 on two counts of impersonating a public servant and is being held on a $500,000 bond.
- Detectives say the case began with a report that a person was unlawfully detained near the Strand in the 400 block of 24th Street.
- Investigators executed a search warrant at Warner’s residence on Central City Boulevard and seized a fake badge, a fraudulent ID, and a vehicle resembling an unmarked patrol car.
- Police say witnesses reported Warner identified himself as an ICE agent, and the department has released his information to solicit tips from the public.
- A court appearance is scheduled for the end of January, and anyone with information or who believes they were detained by Warner is asked to call Galveston police at 409-765-3736.