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Fake cop pulls over a real undercover officer in Florida, police say

Matthew Erris. (Photo: HIllsborough County Sheriff's Office)

PLANT CITY, Fla. — A Florida man was charged with impersonating an officer Wednesday after he pulled over a legitimate undercover deputy.

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Matthew Erris, 26, of Dade City, activated red and blue lights on the grill of his 2007 Chevy Trailblazer around 8 p.m., unaware the other driver was an undercover Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office detective, officials with the agency said.

The detective called 911 and reported the traffic stop. Shortly later, a real deputy pulled over the Trailblazer and searched the vehicle.

Investigators found an airsoft pistol that looked like a real gun in a holster. A police light bar was also installed on the top of the vehicle.

Erris was arrested and charged with impersonating an officer. Investigators believe other drivers may have been victimized.