Man Impersonates Cop, Charged with Sexual Battery

0:00Police in Raleigh arrested a 33-year-old man named Meredith Chromarty for impersonating a law enforcement officer during a fake traffic stop last Thursday. That incident reportedly led to unwanted sexual contact with the victim. Chromarty kept reaching out to the victim afterward and was spotted driving near her home. Investigators also uncovered a similar event the day before, involving forced sexual contact. Court records show this isn't his first time. He spaced at least seven other charges for impersonating an officer in Wake County since 2000. 15. Victims and authorities have dealt with his pattern before. On Monday, Chromarty turned himself in at the Orange County Sheriff's office, where he was hit with charges, including extortion, sexual battery, and kidnapping on top of the impersonation count. The case is still under investigation. So if you know anything, reach out to Raleigh Police at 9-19-996-3335. Or leave an anonymous tip through Raleigh Crime Stoppers.

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