DICKINSON COUNTY- Law enforcement authorities in Dickinson County are investigating a suspect for allegedly impersonating a police officer, according to a media release.

On January 14th, the suspect stopped a motorist in the area of Kansas 4 Highway and Jeep Road in Dickinson County, approached the driver of the vehicle and indicated that he was speeding.

The suspect indicated he was a special investigator with Dickinson County. The motorist, being suspicious asked to see some form of identification. The suspect went back to his car and sped away. The victim was able to provide the Sheriff’s Office with a partial description of the suspect and his vehicle, but no tag number.

During the early morning hours of Saturday February 20th, The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office received another report, after a motorist called 911 indicating he had been stopped by a suspicious individual claiming to be an off duty police officer.

The motorist was stopped in the 300 block of 77 highway. The suspect was acting strangely, and at one point showed a handgun to the motorist. The motorist was able to get a license plate number.

Deputies made contact with the suspect, Trent A. Hostetter, 27, Herington.

After speaking with Hostetter, deputies were able to collect some flashing lights used to stop motorists, as well as a vest that looked similar to a police issued bullet proof vest, and a toy air soft pistol.

During an interview Hostetter, admitted to stopping three motorist in Dickinson County, as well as two in Marion County, during the last couple of months.

Hostetter is currently being held in the Dickinson County Jail on charges of false impersonation and criminal restraint.