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Wisconsin man accused of impersonating US Border Patrol agent twice in one week

A Wisconsin man has been charged with identity theft and impersonating a peace officer after prosecutors say he was caught posing as a U.S. Border Patrol agent twice in one week.

According to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office, prosecutors charged 34-year-old Hank Glembin of New Berlin with two counts of identity theft and two counts of impersonating a peace officer after he claimed to be a U.S. Border Patrol agent on two occasions in January.

In the complaint, obtained by FOX 6 Milwaukee, on Jan. 25, a Muskego police officer was responding to a deer that had been struck by a truck when Glembin pulled up and asked the officer if she needed assistance.

The officer then asked Glembin if he was with the Muskego Department of Public Works and declined Glembin's offer of help, according to the complaint. Glembin then told the officer, "I'm off duty right now. I'm with Border Patrol."

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Glembin was reportedly wearing a black hat with "CBP" stitched in yellow, a green duty vest over a black jacket, and khaki pants, according to the officers' notes in the complaint.Β 

Prosecutors said the officer also noted that Glembin had "DHS, CBP-BPA, and Agent H.D. Glembin" visible on his clothing. In addition to the fake logos on his clothes, the officer noted that Glembin had a handcuff case and a gun, which "appeared legitimate," attached to his belt. Glembin also had a white light mounted on one shoulder and a red light mounted on his other shoulder, the complaint read.Β 

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According to the complaint, the officer said Glembin then pulled out an ID card that read "Department of Homeland Security" along with his image. Despite the officer telling Glembin that public works would take care of the dead deer, he dragged it into the ditch "unprompted."

Through further investigation, prosecutors said police confirmed Glembin's uniform was "not consistent" with those worn by U.S. Border Patrol agents.

It was also uncovered that Glembin approached a New Berlin police officer during a traffic stop days later on Jan. 29.Β 

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The complaint detailed that Glembin approached the officer, wearing the same uniform as reported by the other officer during the first encounter on Jan. 25, and told the officer he had just "gotten off duty" and offered help.

The officer noted that he noticed "Border Patrol Unit" on the back of Glembin's vest when he walked away.

New Berlin police then spoke to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection special agent who confirmed that Glembin was not a federal agent and that the agency was aware of his impersonation, according to the complaint.Β 

Glembin was taken into custody later that evening and investigators determined Glembin was not who he claimed to be and that all his gear was fraudulent, FOX 6 reported.

Prosecutors said Glembin admitted while in custody that he was not a Border Patrol agent but said he wanted to pursue becoming one.

Glembin also allegedly admitted to approaching both officers in Muskego and New Berlin while wearing fake uniforms and gear and showing off his fake credentials.Β 

Glembin is due for a hearing on Feb. 13 and was issued a $2,000 signature bond by the court, according to court records.Β 

Fox News Digital reached out to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office but did not immediately receive a response.

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Missing Domino's pizza delivery driver's car found in Wisconsin: police

The search for a Domino’s pizza delivery driver who disappeared in Minnesota during a shift last week remains ongoing after authorities say his car was discovered over 100 miles away in Wisconsin on Sunday.

A witness told police that they saw Shuefaub Xiong, 42, in his red Toyota Camry around 4 p.m. Saturday in Superior, Wisconsin, the Apple Valley Police Department in Minnesota said Monday.

Police discovered Xiong’s Toyota Camry unoccupied on Sunday in Superior – around 170 miles north of Apple Valley, where Xiong was reported missing on Jan. 14 after he "did not return home" from work at Domino’s, police said.

A friend of Xiong’s also reported that they spoke in Roseville, Minnesota, around 8 p.m. Saturday, though police say it was unclear how Xiong traveled or if he used a different car to cross back into the state.

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Investigators believe Xiong may be experiencing a mental health crisis after his "uncharacteristic behavior." Police said that while there is no indication that Xiong is a threat to others, he is known to carry a firearm and has a permit to carry.

Xiong was first reported missing after he failed to make four deliveries that were scheduled around 6 p.m. on Jan. 14. Officers conducted searches in each area where Xiong was supposed to make a delivery, though police said they did not find the missing delivery driver.

Police said the last known sighting of Xiong on Jan. 14 was at a Target in Richfield, Minnesota, though he was also believed to have been in Golden Valley at one point.

Investigation into his phone location, bank records, and known social media accounts have not produced any leads on why Xiong disappeared or his current whereabouts, police said.

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Friends and family described Xiong in a post on a GoFundme page as "the most thoughtful, kind, and selfless person we know" and "the one who always puts others before himself."

"Our family is heartbroken by his disappearance, and each moment without him feels like an eternity. We are doing everything in our power to bring him home safely," the post read.

Xiong is described as an Asian male, standing 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 215 pounds, with brown hair and eyes.

Authorities asked anyone with information regarding Xiong’s location to call (952) 953-2700.

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