Yahoo! News - Man Posing As Marshal Calls for Backup: "Wed Nov 12,10:15 AM ET
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio - A motorist upset that he had been cut off pulled over the other driver, falsely claimed to be a U.S. marshal and called for a local police backup, authorities say.
Donald Sebastian, 54, of Middleburg Heights, is charged with impersonating a federal agent in this Cleveland suburb. He was released on a personal bond after a court appearance.
Sebastian's wish to become a U.S. marshal was blocked by a criminal record with 29 arrests since 1975, including state and federal gun convictions, the marshal's service said Monday.
'Who would call for backup?' U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott said. 'That's what is so strange.'
A search of his home showed marshal service business cards, shirts, jackets, leather gloves and other marshal gear. He told authorities his ruse was his 'way of giving back to the community.'
Sebastian, who does not have a phone listing in Middleburg Heights, could not be reached for comment. "
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