Man Charged With Impersonating A Police Officer, Assaulting Woman
DENVER (CBS4)- A man has been charged with impersonating a police officer and assaulting a woman.
Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey has formally charged Morris Fate with third-degree assault and impersonating a peace officer.
On Tuesday, Fate, 32, offered a ride to a woman in the 1700 block of Xenia Street. The charges allege that he threatened her, then grabbed her and claimed to be a police officer as he showed her a badge.
The victim was able to get away and Fate was arrested nearby a short time later.
Fate remained in custody at the Denver Detention Center on $100,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Denver County Court on Oct. 13 to be formally advised of the charges.