Fake cop pointed gun at man during Ocoee road rage confrontation, police say

Investigators believe man may be involved in other incidents

Sean Mead, 36 (Ocoee Police Department)

OCOEE, Fla. – A man faces charges after he pointed a gun at a driver and flashed a badge at the victim during a road rage confrontation in Ocoee, according to police.

Officers arrested Sean Mead, 36, following the confrontation on March 17.

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Police said they responded to the area of South Kissimmee Avenue and Maguire Road following the incident where the victim told them a Dodge Ram 1500 pulled behind him with a small red and blue light on the front of the truck’s dashboard.

The victim pulled over, believing the truck was law enforcement, police said.

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According to a news release, Mead pulled up next to the victim, presented a badge, pointed a handgun and identified himself as a police officer.

Police said Mead also displayed a ballistic vest with the word POLICE on it.

According to the release, detectives learned Mead worked as a security guard, and a search of his vehicle revealed police patches, nameplates and other law enforcement equipment.

Mead faces charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and impersonating an officer.

Anyone with any information regarding similar incidents is asked to contact the Ocoee Police Department at 407-905-3160.


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