Deerfield Man Claims To Be Cop To Deputy During Domestic Dispute: Sheriff

DEERFIELD, IL — A Lake County Sheriff's deputy responding to a domestic dispute encountered a Deerfield man claiming to be a cop Wednesday, police said. It turns out he was not. In addition to lying about being law enforcement, police said the man also purported to have a Purple Heart. Upon further investigation, that claim was also revealed to be false, according to a news release from the Lake County Sheriff's office.

Ryan W. Chrzanowsky, 35, of the 100 block of Inverrary Lane in Deerfield, was arrested and charged with felony false personation of a peace officer. He appeared in bond court Thursday and was released on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond ahead of his next court date on Oct. 11.

Chrzanowsky, who did not respond to a request for comment, is an U.S. Air Force veteran and former security guard who graduated Waukegan High School in 2000, according to social media accounts in his name. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news for Deerfield — or your community. And iPhone users: Check out Patch's new app.)

_{Top photo: Ryan Chrzanowsky booking photograph | Lake County Sheriff}