Man Claims To Be Firefighter To Avoid Arrest, Fails

Man Claims To Be Firefighter To Avoid Arrest, Fails

A bizarre incident unfolded in Boca Raton, Florida, early Sunday morning when a man attempted to avoid arrest by claiming to be a firefighter. Angel Benitez, 32, of West Palm Beach, was taken into custody just after midnight on April 12. Read more at BocaVibe.com.

• According to authorities, deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office were conducting a DUI investigation in the area when they encountered Benitez.
• Benitez allegedly attempted to flee the scene, but was apprehended by deputies and taken into custody.

The incident took a surprising turn when Benitez claimed to be a firefighter at the Boca Raton Fire Department. He told deputies that he was on his way to respond to an emergency call and asked to speak with his supervisor.

• However, deputies were not fooled by Benitez’s claim and quickly verified his identity through their database.
• Benitez was subsequently charged with interfering with a DUI investigation, resisting arrest, and providing false information to law enforcement.

The Boca Raton Fire Department confirmed that Benitez is not an employee of the department and has no affiliation with the fire service.

• Benitez’s arrest was made possible by the quick thinking and diligence of the deputies involved in the investigation.
• “We take incidents like this very seriously,” said a spokesperson for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. “We will continue to work tirelessly to keep our community safe.”

Benitez is currently being held at the Palm Beach County Jail on $5,000 bond.

• The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and cooperation with law enforcement.
• “We urge everyone to be truthful when interacting with deputies,” said the spokesperson. “Lying or providing false information can have serious consequences.”

Official city info: City of Boca Raton.

Source: Original Report