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Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Impersonating Federal Agent

11/11/2025

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Roderick Tejeda, a 55-year-old from Richmond, Kentucky, pleaded guilty to impersonating a federal officer.
In June 2024, he contacted L&W Outfitters to equip his vehicle with law enforcement gear, falsely claiming to be a Homeland Security agent.
Employees reported Tejeda to the Lawrenceburg Police Department after he appeared wearing an "HSI Special Agent" shirt.
As a suspended attorney, he faces up to two years in prison and a $250,000 fine, with sentencing scheduled for March 11, 2025.

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Roderick Tejeda, a 55-year-old from Richmond, Kentucky, pleaded guilty to impersonating a federal officer.
In June 2024, he contacted L&W Outfitters to equip his vehicle with law enforcement gear, falsely claiming to be a Homeland Security agent.
Employees reported Tejeda to the Lawrenceburg Police Department after he appeared wearing an "HSI Special Agent" shirt.
As a suspended attorney, he faces up to two years in prison and a $250,000 fine, with sentencing scheduled for March 11, 2025.