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Man arrested for claiming to work for ‘special forces’ and responding to medical call, state police say
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · As published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from Connecticut State Police, who made the arrest on August 8.
A man was arrested in Connecticut for impersonating a police officer. He responded to a medical call and drove up to the scene in a vehicle with flashing lights. The man, identified as Kurt Hoss, asked if help was needed and claimed to be a federal officer.
Hoss's vehicle was later found parked behind state police cruisers with its lights still on. He told authorities he worked for the "special forces" but could not produce legitimate credentials. Further details about the incident are available from Connecticut State Police, who made the arrest on August 8.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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