SOUTHINGTON — A West Hartford man was arrested on Feb. 2 after allegedly impersonating a police officer during a verbal argument in a grocery store parking lot.
Seth Tichenor, 43, was charged with impersonation of a police officer and breach of peace after officers responded to a report of an argument between patrons at the Stop & Shop located at 505 North Main Street at approximately 3:57 p.m.
According to statements gathered from the adult victim and a witness, Tichenor identified himself as a Southington Police Officer and provided a badge number to further identify himself before leaving the scene prior to officers’ arrival.
Tichenor was taken into custody and released after posting a $50,000 bond.
He is scheduled to appear in New Britain Superior Court on Feb. 14.
