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police-impersonation · Bremerton, Washington

What happened after Michael Scaletta-Teates was arrested for impersonating a police officer?

What happened?

Still unclear

Michael Scaletta-Teates was arrested in September 2025 for first-degree criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of a firearm after being caught acting as an Edmonds police detective at a Bremerton crime scene. He pleaded not guilty, and a jury trial was scheduled for November 2025, but as of June 2026, no public information regarding the trial's outcome or sentencing has been released.

5 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jun 25, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: Independent TV (YouTube)

Timeline

  1. Michael Scaletta-Teates was convicted of a felony bomb hoax in North Carolina, serving 185 days in jail.

  2. Scaletta-Teates interacted with Seattle firefighters at a scene with a deceased person in a vehicle in the 1900 block of 3rd Ave, an incident captured in the widely shared YouTube clip.

  3. Michael Scaletta-Teates was arrested by Bremerton Police for impersonating an Edmonds police detective at an active police scene in Bremerton, arriving in an unmarked Ford Explorer with police lights and body armor, and armed with a firearm.

  4. He was booked into Kitsap County Jail and charged with first-degree criminal impersonation and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, pleading not guilty.

  5. A jury trial for Scaletta-Teates was scheduled to begin.

  6. As of June 2026, no public information regarding the outcome of Michael Scaletta-Teates' trial or any subsequent sentencing has been reported.

What people are asking

Was Michael scaletta a cop?

No, Michael Scaletta-Teates was not a legitimate police officer. He was arrested for impersonating an Edmonds police detective.

How old is Michael Scaletta Teates?

Michael Scaletta-Teates was 49 years old at the time of his arrest in September 2025.

What happens if you get caught impersonating a police officer?

In Michael Scaletta-Teates' case, he was charged with first-degree criminal impersonation and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, booked into jail, and had bail set at $50,000. A jury trial was scheduled.

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How we researched this & corrections

This story was compiled using public news reports from local media outlets and official court information available as of June 2026, cross-referencing details from the original YouTube clip's description.

Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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