Crime & Safety
West Hartford Man Accused In Southington Of Impersonating Cop: Police
The Southington Police Department charged the 43-year-old suspect Sunday after a brouhaha at a local supermarket parking lot.
SOUTHINGTON, CT — A West Hartford resident has been charged with pretending to be a police officer in Southington during a disturbance at a local supermarket Sunday.
The Southington Police Department Tuesday said Seth Tichenor, 43, of West Hartford, was charged with impersonation of a police officer and second-degree breach of peace on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Police said Tichenor was released after posting a $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in New Britain Superior Court Feb. 14.
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According to the SPD, at approximately 3:57 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the Stop & Shop located at 505 N. Main St. in Southington for a verbal argument that ensued between patrons within the parking lot.
Officers determined an involved adult male, later identified as Tichenor, had left the scene prior to officers' arrival, police said.
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The SPD said statements were gathered from the adult victim and a witness that Tichenor had identified himself as a Southington police officer and provided a badge number to further identify himself.
Tichenor was taken into custody and charged with impersonation of a police officer and
breach of peace.
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