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March 4, 2015
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Man accused of impersonating police denied bail

A man charged for impersonating police was denied bail on Friday in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's court.

The accused, 57-year-old Derrick Thompson, requested bail after claiming he was very ill. Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey told Thompson that only a death report from a doctor could allow him to be granted bail.

"I will drive the 'struggle-bus' to Food For The Poor, myself, and get him a mattress. He is not getting any bail ... . This man has been before the court more than once for similar offences," said RM Pusey, in response to the discomfort expressed by the accused.

"Your Honour, the doctor said you should go back to my medical history." Thompson said.

On his previous court appearance, Thompson's lawyer told the court that his client had cancer.

He was arrested after an investigation was launched following reports that he was fleecing money from unsuspecting motorists by pretending to be an inspector of police.

Reports are that while using his own motor vehicle and without uniform, Thompson regularly stopped other motorists and requested to inspect car papers and other documents.

It is alleged that Thompson demanded persons to pay money - if they were released from his 'custody' - or face being prosecuted.

Investigators believe that Thompson scammed many road users, some of who fail to report such occurrences.

The court was told, however, that the police went looking for him after receiving reports from persons who allegedly paid him money.

He was subsequently pointed out in an identification parade. He is to return to court on March 11 for trial.

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