Father of "affluenza" teen arrested for impersonating police

[Thor_MN]

Source: CBS News

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - The father of the Texas teen who killed four people and argued that his family's wealth was partially to blame has been arrested for impersonating a police officer, reports CBS DFW.

Frederick Couch was arrested Tuesday morning in North Richland Hills on a warrant that alleges he falsely identified himself as a police officer to authorities, according to the station.

Keith Bauman, with the North Richland Hills Police Department, said the arrest of Frederick Couch stems from a July incident in which authorities responded to a disturbance call and identified Couch as a witness. Bauman said police questioned Couch about the incident and he said he was a reserve officer with the Lakeside Police Department.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/father-of-affluenza-teen-arrested-for-impersonating-police/

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Didn't a candidate for office just claim to being a reserve police officer when pulled over for DUI?

[PersonNumber503602]

1. It seems like the solution to this family's problem is to take their wealth away.

*edit* Never mind... I read the article wrong. I thought it was saying the father was also trying to blame his wealth for his crime.

[brooklynite]

2. Maybe they'll give him the chance to impersonate a convict...

[Hoppy]

5. Probably a fine and community service.

[valerief]

6. Yes, and both will be waived. nt

[onecent]

7. got a chuckle out of this response!

[Iamthetruth]

3. Karmas a bitch

Love it

[Blue_Tires]

4. Well, at least we know the example the son learned from

[Baitball Blogger]

8. Affluenza: The financial status that allows you to be bold and shameless

[LiberalAndProud]

9. Interesting.

It's a third degree felony in Texas, so he could do 2-10 years and a possible fine if found guilty. Any bets as to the outcome here?

[Redford]

12. I see him becoming somebodies bitch real soon

Too me, it is even better that this asshole is the one going to jail.

[maindawg]

10. Its just another way rich people can be assholes

Mittens used to do it all the time. He even had a real uniform and badge. Now that the police have declared war on poor people, expect more rich assholes to play dress up and go gunning for poor people. Its the new thing.

[Earth_First]

11. Let me pretend for a moment that an appropriate sentence will be delivered. nt

[VA_Jill]

13. Looks to me like

being an asshat and a scofflaw runs in the family. I guess Junior had to learn it somewhere.