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Midland man charged with impersonating a police officer

Police say the accused is scheduled to appear in court in Midland on April 4. Nick Westoll / Global News

A man from Midland has been charged after allegedly impersonating a police officer in the north Simcoe area.

Southern Georgian Bay OPP say officers received numerous complaints of a man operating vehicles which appeared to resemble marked and unmarked police cars.

Officers say the man would allegedly resemble a police officer and interact with the complainants in a manner suggesting he was a police officer.

Police say 27-year-old Brandon (Don) Waites from Midland has been charged with personating a peace officer, personating a peace officer using a badge, uniform or equipment and breaching a probation order.

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Officers say Waites was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Midland on April 4.

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According to police, the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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