Man arrested for claiming to work for ‘special forces’ and responding to medical call, state police say

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - A man was arrested for impersonating a police officer after he responded to a medical call, according to Connecticut State Police.

Troopers said they responded to assist emergency medical personnel Aug. 8.

Kurt Hoss, 58, drove up to the scene in a blue Mazda SUV with red and blue flashing lights, and asked if they needed help, according to Connecticut State Police.

“When asked which agency he represented, Hoss stated he was a federal officer and then left the immediate area,” authorities said. “A short time later, troopers observed the same vehicle parked behind state police cruisers with its red and blue lights still activated.”

Hoss told troopers that he worked for the “special forces.”

“When asked to produce legitimate law enforcement credentials, Hoss was unable to do so,” state police said.

Hoss was asked to get out of the vehicle for “investigative purposes” and was handcuffed “for safety.”

During a search of the vehicle, troopers found multiple red and blue light bars affixed to both windshields, additional flashing lights underneath the vehicle, a radio communication scanner and two sets of handcuffs and keys on the front passenger seat.

Hoss had another pair of handcuffs in a pouch on his belt.

Hoss was charged with impersonation of a police officer and improper use of colored/flashing lights.

He was held on a $25,000 bond and was arraigned Monday at Rockville Superior Court.