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Michael Scaletta-Teates, a convicted felon, was arrested for impersonating an Edmonds police officer while working as a security guard, equipped with police gear and a loaded firearm.

He falsely claimed to be an off-duty detective at a police scene, wearing body armor and displaying a police badge, leading to his arrest for criminal impersonation and unlawful firearm possession.

Authorities urge anyone who had suspicious encounters with Scaletta-Teates to contact the Bremerton Police Department.

BREMERTON, Wash. - Police arrested a convicted felon accused of posing as an Edmonds police officer.

According to authorities, 49-year-old Michael Scaletta-Teates is accused of posing as an Edmonds police officer, while in reality, he was working as a security guard for a busines

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