PD: Man impersonated officer, sexually assaulted woman

Jorge Santiago of Derby impersonated an officer and sexually assaulted a woman, according to Bridgeport police. (Bridgeport police) Jorge Santiago of Derby impersonated an officer and sexually assaulted a woman, according to Bridgeport police. (Bridgeport police)
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) -

A Derby man impersonated a police officer and sexually assaulted a woman in a garage, according to Bridgeport police.

Police said Jorge Santiago, 42, of Derby was arrested Wednesday and is charged with impersonation of a police officer, aggravated sexual assault and threatening.

According to police, Santiago impersonated a Bridgeport police officer using a law enforcement badge, firearm and police-like radio. He then proceeded to sexually assault a woman in an abandoned garage.

The incident took place at 55 Park St. on June 13, 2017.

Santiago’s bond was set at $500,000.

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