By Boca Vibe
Man Claims To Be Firefighter To Avoid Arrest, Fails
A West Palm Beach man was arrested early Sunday morning after he allegedly interfered with a DUI investigation and falsely claimed to be a firefighter when deputies tried to detain him. Angel Benitez was taken into custody just after midnight on April 12. Read more at BocaVibe.com.
- According to authorities, deputies were conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of being involved in a drunk driving incident.
- Benitez, who was a passenger in the vehicle, allegedly became agitated and claimed to be a firefighter with Boca Raton Fire Rescue.
- The deputies attempted to detain Benitez, but he resisted arrest and claimed that as a firefighter, he was above the law.
Benitez’s claims were quickly debunked by authorities, who confirmed that he had no affiliation with the Boca Raton Fire Rescue department.
- Deputies stated that Benitez continued to resist arrest until they were able to subdue him and take him into custody.
- Benitez was subsequently charged with interfering with a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, and making false statements to law enforcement.
The incident highlights the importance of honesty and cooperation during interactions with law enforcement. Authorities emphasized that attempting to deceive or intimidate officers can have serious consequences.
- Benitez is currently being held at the Palm Beach County Jail on $5,000 bond.
- He is scheduled to appear in court on April 19 for his arraignment.
The Boca Raton Police Department and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office are urging residents to exercise caution when interacting with law enforcement and to always be honest and cooperative during any encounters.
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Source: Original Report