Crime & Safety

Fake Cop Runs From Real Police After Leaving Child in Vehicle, Police Say

Kevin Kellermann faces multiple charges related to a bizarre set of events in January.

An Arnold man faces multiple charges stemming from an incident where police say he impersonated a law enforcement officer.  

Kevin Kellermann, 48, of the 2200 block of Boeing Road, faces charges of false impersonation, resisting arrest, endangering the welfare of a child, and careless and imprudent driving. The charges were filed on April 16. 

The incident dates back to Jan. 27. Jefferson County Sheriff's Department police say Kellermann visited a House Springs home and identified himself as a "detective investigator," according to a court document. Then he requested permission to enter the home to search for someone. After being told no by one of the residents, Kellermann quickly left, police stated. 

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He later returned and "aggressively yelled" at everyone present, according to the document. That's when police arrived.

Kellermann then fled in his vehicle with his 15-year-old child, police stated in the document. He traveled at 65 miles per house in a 30 zone in icy conditions, police stated. 

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Finally, Kellermann pulled the vehicle over, fled on foot and left the child behind, police stated.

Police eventually caught up to him and placed him under arrest, according to the document. 

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