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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Ca. – A Loma Linda man was arrested for impersonating a Police Officer and driving on a suspended license, authorities said.

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, at around 12:15 p.m. a deputy from the Rancho Cucamonga Station was conducting a traffic stop in the area of Day Creek and Foothill Boulevards. The driver of the 2013 Toyota Yaris pulled over and the deputy made contact with 30-year-old Russell Troy. Troy claimed to be an off-duty Upland police officer and showed the deputy a Private Security Officer badge.

The investigation revealed that Troy was not a police officer and he had an unrelated traffic warrant. He was arrested for impersonating a police officer and driving on a suspended license and was booked at the West Valley Detention Center. Troy was subsequently cite released and will be required to appear in court on a later date.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information at www.wetip.com.