Man Arrested for Impersonating Officer in Tolland
A 58-year-old man, Kurt Hoss, was arrested in Tolland, Connecticut, for impersonating a police officer after responding to a medical call and claiming to work for the "special forces." He arrived at the scene with flashing lights on his vehicle…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 13, 2026 —
TOLAND, CT – A 58-year-old man identified as Kurt Hoss was arrested in Tolland, Connecticut, on charges of impersonating a police officer. The incident occurred after Hoss reportedly responded to a medical call.
According to reports, Hoss arrived at the scene equipped with flashing lights on his vehicle. He identified himself as working for the “special forces.” During the encounter, authorities discovered that Hoss possessed unauthorized emergency lights, a police scanner, and handcuffs.
The arrest followed the medical call, during which Hoss’s claims and equipment were investigated. The specific details regarding the nature of the medical call were not immediately available. The investigation into the unauthorized equipment and the circumstances surrounding Hoss’s presence at the scene led to his apprehension.
Hoss, a resident of Tolland, was taken into custody. The charges he faces stem from his alleged impersonation of a law enforcement officer and the possession of equipment typically used by police. The investigation is ongoing, and further details may be released as they become available.
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