Baltimore, MD - Sept. 28, 2024 - A man with a history of impersonating police is facing criminal charges after he stole an encrypted radio from one of the Baltimore Police Department's district substations and used it to interfere with officer activity over the weekend.
Charging documents show that Reche Simpson, 26, gained access to the department's Northwestern District substation on Sept. 21. That's when investigators believe that he was able to swipe a Motorola APX6000 from a charging dock located in a secure part of the station.
Security camera footage recorded Simpson entering through a side gate at the substation in a Toyota Camry. He initially tried to "gain access to the building by displaying a badge on his shirt," according to court records. Additionally, he told officers that he was looking for a "Sergeant Hamond."
At one point, an officer escorted Simpson to Hamond's mailbox so that he could leave a message. That's when investigators believe he was able to take the police radio.... Read More: FOX45