Man accused of impersonating law enforcement turns self in to Smith County authorities
Cornelius Laverne Redwine, 30(Smith County Sheriff s Office)
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ARP, Texas (KLTV) - A man who identified himself as law enforcement to Arp police during a traffic stop turned himself in Wednesday.
Arp police report Cornelius Laverne Redwine, 30 of Beckville gave a law enforcement id card indicating that he was a current law enforcement officer during a traffic stop Monday. Arp police determined Redwine had not been a law enforcement officer for approximately 3 weeks.
Redwine was released on a $500 bond for the class B misdemeanor charge of false ID as police officer.
For further assistance, call 903-566-6600. Author: Giselle Chavez (CBS 19) Published: 7:14 PM CST February 15, 2021 Updated: 4:20 AM CST February 17, 2021
ARP, Texas
Update: The shelter at the old Arp fire station is closed due to the heating system needing repairs.
Arp police say ESD is not taking anyone new at the shelter.
The Arp Police Department along with firefighters reopened the old Arp fire station as an emergency shelter Monday evening.
The station, located on Longview Street, has a backup generator up and running with heat on, and places to plug-in electric devices.
According to Arp police, the shelter will be utilized for the elderly, disabled or those needing electricity for medical devices.