LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man is facing charges after a hit-and-run crash where he allegedly impersonated a police officer.

Police say 48-year-old Rodolfo Rodarte Jr. was arrested Thursday, Dec. 4.

The incident took place on August 23, when officers responded to a crash on Chacon Street. A couple told police their parked truck was hit from behind by another vehicle.

They say the driver, identified as Rodarte, looked intoxicated and said he was a police officer. Rodarte allegedly showed a badge and claimed he was driving a city or county vehicle to federal court for a cartel case.

When the couple said they called the police, Rodarte drove off.

He is charged with striking an unattended vehicle and two counts of false identification as a police officer.

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