Man Impersonates A Police Officer Near GMU

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Is helping a bicyclist impacted by road rage admirable? Probably, if you're not breaking the law while you're doing it. A man was caught impersonating a police officer in this situation near George Mason University at Braddock and Ox Roads in Fairfax Sunday.

Around 12:35 p.m., the suspect displayed a badge and asked a bicyclist if she needed help. A driver had just honked and passed her for biking in the middle of the road. The suspect sped up to the driver and forced the car to a stop.

The suspect displayed the badge and said to leave the bicyclist alone. Then he identified himself as a police officer. The other driver left, and police say the suspect followed drove into his car.

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Eric Malguy, 56, of Fairfax was arrested and charged with impersonating a police officer and simple assault. No mugshot was available.

In other news, Friday's sobriety checkpoint was on Burke Lake Road, in front of Lake Braddock High School. 737 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, and there were no DWI arrests. Officers issued three traffic citations and made one criminal arrest with charges of false information and forgery.

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