Rhinebeck man arrested for impersonating police officer and pointing gun at drivers

A driver flagged down a trooper in Queens, reporting that they were being chased by a man who pointed a gun at them.

News 12 Staff

Nov 26, 2024, 1:14 PM

Updated 10 days ago

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Mitchell Stern, 58, of Rhinebeck, was arrested on Friday for allegedly posing as a police officer and pointing a gun at people.
A driver flagged down a trooper in Queens, reporting that they were being chased by a man who pointed a gun at them. When Stern was pulled over, he falsely claimed to be a member of the state police.
Stern is facing charges of weapon possession and impersonating an officer.