Osceola County deputies seek man wanted for impersonating an officer
Osceola County deputies are asking for help tracking down a man accused of posing as law enforcement and making bogus traffic stops.
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According to the Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Stephen Frank Spinale II utilized a gray Dodge Charger outfitted with red and blue lights to stop people.
In some cases, deputies say Spinale even demanded their licenses.
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According to Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, deputies were alerted to Spinale’s activities after he stopped a woman who became suspicious when he refused to identify himself and called 911.
Deputies are now looking for Spinale, who has an active arrest warrant for impersonating an officer.
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Spinale is describe as 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds. He has dark-colored hair and blue eyes.
Anyone who with information on where to find Spinale is asked to contact the Oscola County Sheriff’s Office at 407-348-2222.
To remain anonymous, tips can also be relayed through Central Florida Crimeline here, or by calling 1-800-423-8477. Crimeline callers could become eligible for a reward if the information they provide leads directly to an arrest.
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