by Hemet, CA — A convicted felon masquerading as a motorcycle officer has been arrested in Southern California after allegedly conducting traffic stops while armed and fully equipped in police-style gear, the Hemet Police Department announced Tuesday.
The impersonator, identified as Marshal Goodnight, was apprehended by real officers after he was spotted violating multiple vehicle codes while riding a white motorcycle outfitted with emergency lights and labeled “Traffic” and “Public Safety.”
Police said Goodnight was wearing a full faux-police uniform complete with a duty belt, a Glock-style pistol, and multiple law enforcement-style accessories. Given the visible presence of a firearm, officers detained him immediately for safety.
A subsequent search of the suspect and his motorcycle uncovered two functioning stun-guns, a telescoping baton, and a container of pepper spray. Authorities confirmed that Goodnight was not a sworn officer, nor was he licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services to perform any type of security work.
Moreover, records revealed that Goodnight is a convicted felon and legally prohibited from possessing firearms or weapons of any kind.
Goodnight has been arrested and booked on several charges, including impersonating a peace officer and multiple weapons violations. The Hemet Police Department did not specify the exact location of the arrest within Hemet.
As of now, a search of the Riverside County jail system does not list Goodnight as an inmate, suggesting he may still be held at the Hemet Police Department.
