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Second man arrested for impersonating police officer in Winnipeg, Brandon

Matthew Adam Bartel, 34, was arrested Sunday and faces a number of charges after impersonating an undercover police officer.
Matthew Adam Bartel, 34, was arrested Sunday and faces a number of charges after impersonating an undercover police officer. Winnipeg Police Service / handout

A second man has been arrested and faces more than 30 charges after impersonating undercover police officers.

Matthew Adam Bartel, 34, was arrested Sunday in connection to the case. William Edward Thomas, 36, was arrested Thursday in Brandon.

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Bartel faces 38 charges including Personating Peace Officer, Extortion and Theft and Fraud.

Winnipeg police warn the public that undercover officers have to carry a badge and warrant card to identify themselves.

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