Man Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer

Police in Suffolk County arrested a man in Huntington Station last night after they observed him working outside of a bar wearing a full police uniform  around 11:40 p.m.

Second Precinct Anti-Crime Unit officers were patrolling Broadway avenue in Huntington Station when they observed Eric Diaz wearing a police style uniform with a shield and duty belt that appeared to have a holstered firearm as he was standing outside of El Cuscatleco  Bar, located at 137 Broadway, at approximately 11:40 p.m.

Diaz was placed under arrest at that time, and an investigation revealed he had a holstered taser with a imitation pistol, in his waistband, along with a knife, mace, and handcuffs. 

Diaz, 46, of Brentwood was charged with Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, and Acting as a Security Guard without a Licenses. 

He is currently being held at the Third Precinct and is scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in  Central Islip on Saturday, October 4. 

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