(Updated 11:42-a.m. 5/6)  from the Adams County S/O: “The individual who allegedly posed as a sheriff’s deputy yesterday has been identified and a thorough investigation is underway. The community is no longer in danger from this individual. That being said, please educate your children how to handle strangers approaching them. Proper training and preparation can help keep our children safe!”

Sheriff’s officials in Adams County are investigating a reported incident of officer impersonation that took place Thursday.  Authorities say a middle-aged male described as being approximately 5’8″ tall, heavyset with short dark brown hair and going bald approached a group of juveniles between 4:00 and 4:15 PM near the high school in Corning.

The man identified himself as a sheriff’s deputy and informed the group he was looking for a fight in progress and he was taking them to jail. The individual was driving a late 90’s or early 2000’s Chevrolet or Ford pickup black and red with a silver stripe down both sides. He was wearing blue jeans and a red polo shirt with white stripes, and tan work boots.

The group of juveniles left the scene and the male drove off in an unknown direction. If you see a vehicle matching the description or have further information, please contact the sheriff’s office at 322-4444. In case of emergency, please call 911.