A man is behind bars and facing charges after impersonating an Atlanta Metro Police Department officer. A department spokesman says they have no idea who the man is and there is no record of his employment.

“First he told our officers that he was with the Adairsville Police Department,” Sgt. Michael Cheek of the Dunwoody Police Department told FOX 5.

Investigators say it turned out to be a lie.

Brandon Jones-Henderson is now charged in Dunwoody for impersonating a police officer.

Dunwoody Police Sergeant Michael Cheek says it started with a complaint from a citizen earlier in the week.

“On Wednesday morning, a local resident came to our police station to file a complaint about the rudeness of a policeman in traffic control,” the sergeant said. Cheek

The officers went to Chambley Dunwoody Road and Cotillion Drive, where they found the man.

“He was wearing a travel vest with the inscription “Police,” said the sergeant. Cheek. “In fact, he had a gun, and on the shirt, which we later found, was written “State Police Officer.”

The man told the officers that he was actually from the Adairsville Police Department. However, a simple phone call and record check revealed that the Adairsville police had no idea who he was.

“He worked as a road builder for a construction company that hired him to manage traffic,” the sergeant said. Cheek.

Jones-Henderson was arrested on charges of impersonating a police officer.

How do you know if a cop is real?

“If you ever get pulled over by a cop you don’t think is one, you can call the 911 control room,” the sergeant said. Chick said. “Tell them where you were stopped and they can check if it was an officer.”

FOX 5 reported that most cops can be found in recognizable patrol cars, but some drive unmarked cars. In this case, the real officer must also have official credentials ready for presentation.

“If you are still not satisfied, you can call and ask the supervisor to come to the scene,” said the sergeant. Cheek. “Never be afraid to say something – this is what I would like to say to the audience. If you see something, say something. It refers to a crime and applies in situations like this.”

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