Crime & Safety
Phony Santa Cruz Deputy, Arizona Cop Nabbed At Coffee Shop: Sheriff
BREAKING: According to Santa Cruz law enforcement, the man had an arsenal of weapons in his car and a badge in his wallet.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – At an Aptos coffee shop, Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man who allegedly in recent weeks was claiming to be undercover police officer from Arizona and a Santa Cruz County deputy -- even handing out business cards and flashing a badge and gun.
Deputies reported James Heffner was arrested without incident.
A search of Heffner's vehicle uncovered three loaded handguns, one of which was stolen, and one rifle, deputies said. In addition, a Phoenix police badge reportedly was recovered from Heffner's wallet.
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The Sheriff's Office is working with the Phoenix Police Department to determine how Heffner came into possession of their badge.
He was booked into the county jail on several charges.
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