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Scuba Steve Arrested for Impersonating Officer at Festival

4/18/2026

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Steven Michael Johnson, known as "Scuba Steve," was arrested in Picayune, Mississippi, for allegedly impersonating a police officer during the Spring Street Festival.
Police requested that he move his car from a restricted area, but he claimed he left his badge at home and walked away.
Johnson's attorney argues it was a misunderstanding, asserting he had permission to park due to health issues.
He faces felony charges that could result in three years in prison and fines up to $5,000.
Johnson, a cancer survivor, gained fame for his T-shirt business after being declared cancer-free in 2017.

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Steven Michael Johnson, known as "Scuba Steve," was arrested in Picayune, Mississippi, for allegedly impersonating a police officer during the Spring Street Festival.
Police requested that he move his car from a restricted area, but he claimed he left his badge at home and walked away.
Johnson's attorney argues it was a misunderstanding, asserting he had permission to park due to health issues.
He faces felony charges that could result in three years in prison and fines up to $5,000.
Johnson, a cancer survivor, gained fame for his T-shirt business after being declared cancer-free in 2017.