Police arrest alleged military impostor

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Police arrest alleged military impostor
The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Nov 20, 2008 17:04:40 EST

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — West Hartford police say they have arrested an 18-year-old man who allegedly posed as an Army sergeant while trying to cash a fraudulent $40,000 check at a local bank.

Police say Orlando Ramos-Cabrera of Hartford also bought a new car with a bad check at an East Hartford dealership before he was arrested Thursday.

Ramos-Cabrera is charged with larceny and illegal use of a uniform.

Police say he bought an Army uniform and black beret online, then wore the attire and identified himself as a sergeant while buying the car and trying to cash the bad check Thursday.

The new vehicle, which was parked in front of the West Hartford bank, was seized as evidence.


Article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/11/ap_militaryimpostor_112008/%2e

[midnight]

1. So they found George dressing up again.