Merrimack, NH man arrested for allegedly impersonating police officer

A Merrimack, New Hampshire man was arrested after allegedly impersonating a police officer, according to Merrimack Police.

Police said they began investigating 22-year-old Obadiah Croteau after several incidents and reports about someone possibly impersonating an officer.

The department said the 22-year-old had been seen several times driving a green Dodge Charger with an overhead light bar, leading many to believe it was a New Hampshire State Police cruiser.

The car had allegedly been stopped at the scenes of multiple accidents in Merrimack, with many callers who were on the line with 911 believing that an officer was already on scene while they were calling.

At the scenes, Croteau was reportedly seen in a security uniform, representing himself as a first responder that could provide medical care, if needed.

In addition to those incidents, police said that Croteau allegedly stopped with a disabled vehicle, and said he was with a roadside service company.

Croteau allegedly asked for personal information from the driver, and his car was also equipped with a lot of similar equipment as a police cruiser.

Croteau allegedly said the car belonged to Propel Entertainment, his company that provides executive protection and bodyguard services.

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However, police said New Hampshire law requires any company or person who is providing security services to be licensed by the state, and said neither the suspect or his company had the license.

Croteau was also allegedly found to have an ID card printer, and several different ID cards identifying him as an "Executive Protection Officer" and "First Responder."

Police said he doesn't have any valid license through the state to provide any type of medical services, and said an arrest warrant was granted to take Croteau into custody.

Croteau was charged with false personation of law enforcement, security services license required, and emergency medical and trauma services acts prohibited.

He was released on personal recognizance bail, and is scheduled to appear in the Hillsborough County Superior Court South on March 21.