Just doing the police impersonation work no one else will do

By Michelle Malkin  •  February 14, 2008 08:47 PM

I know. I’m just a “hater” for breathing a word about this story, but here’s a look at an illegal alien police impersonator nabbed by a very brave young woman who practiced the culture of self-defense:

A man is facing felony charges for impersonating a police officer and attempting to pull over a young woman.

His target was Fox 12 This Morning anchor Shayne Wells.

Wells was heading into work around 2 a.m. when she happened to notice that a car she’d passed kept following her too closely.

“That’s when he actually turned off his headlights and suddenly, up in the front of his car, red, white and blue lights started flashing at me,” said Wells.

Her first thought was that she was getting pulled over.

But knew she hadn’t been speeding.

“Something about it just didn’t feel right. I had seen the car when I passed it and it was a dark colored sporty vehicle with tinted windows and that’s not typically what you see with a police car,” said Wells.

So she called 911.

Dispatchers told her there were no officers in unmarked cars in the area making a traffic stop.

“I informed her someone was trying to pull me over. He attempted to pull me over three times, and followed me for about five miles real close,” said Wells.

The operator asked her to stay with the suspect, even if he tried to leave.

Wells did and ended up tailing him up the Eagle exit to a gas station, where Idaho State Police officers closed in.

What would Felipe Calderon say?

Officers say 17-year-old Israel Dominguez showed them a fake Mexican I.D. stating he was 21. He speaks no English and appears to be in the country illegally.

It’s unclear why he would have fake police lights at the time of the arrest. He even left behind the receipt.

“He said it was an accident and didn’t really mean to do what he was doing although he purchased the lights and hard wired them into his vehicle,” said Zimmerman.

Zimmerman can’t say exactly what Dominguez may have done if he had gotten her to pulled over.

Wells is just glad her mom always taught her to be alert and watch her surroundings.

“Well that’s what I was doing, so her words, they worked,” said Wells.

Dominguez was charged with felony impersonating an officer and not having a valid drivers license.

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  1. #1
    On February 14th, 2008 at 8:59 pm, Sir Loin said:

    Good for her! That was some clear and calm thinking on her part, especially at that hour. And you’re right, Michelle…the very fact that he was pointed out as an illegal alien will make us all “haters.” Ugh.

  2. #2
    On February 14th, 2008 at 8:59 pm, terrig said:

    It’s always a good idea to listen to your MOM! She’s generally always right even though we don’t know it until we have kids of our own and get older.
    What an interesting story though, wonder when we’ll hear about it on the MSM or even Fox for that matter even though it’s a Fox station.

  3. #3
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:03 pm, beenthere said:

    Better to be a hater and alive (and un-raped — I do believe rape was likely on the undocumented individual’s mind) than a trusting soul and dead.

    Now that’s hatred.

  4. #4
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:05 pm, d1carter said:

    Impersonating an officer and invalid drivers license? What about illegal alien?

  5. #5
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:08 pm, Barry F. said:

    That was good level-headed thinking on her part. Her mother taught her well.

    Zimmerman can’t say exactly what Dominguez may have done if he had gotten her to pulled over.

    I’m pretty certain he didn’t have noble intentions.

    On February 14th, 2008 at 8:59 pm, terrig said:

    … wonder when we’ll hear about it on the MSM or even Fox for that matter even though it’s a Fox station.

    I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting on them to run with this story.

  6. #6
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:09 pm, zorro said:

    Situational awareness. Excellent.

  7. #7
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:09 pm, bound4er said:

    Impersonating an officer and invalid drivers license? What about illegal alien?

    That’s the first thing that I thought too. I bet the scumbag isn’t deported when all is said and done.

  8. #8
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:11 pm, Boomer said:

    Michelle thanks for the heads up. That is just about 50 miles east on I-84 from where we live in Mountain Home. I read the entire report to my wife due to her leaving for work at about 0445 hrs every morning. She normally picks up some of the girls that work for her on the way to work so I am not too worried about her getting into her work site. A lone woman tends to be a better target for those willing to do the crimes most Americans won’t do. She always travels with a cell phone, her CCW, and .357 magnum in her possession and is a dead shot (country girl and veteran) if someone wants to try anything. Smart thinking by the gal at Channel 12 to call 911.

  9. #9
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:13 pm, meatpieandtatters said:

    Yes, Michelle. You are a hater!

    :)

    And we thank you for pointing out the blatant media bias for ignoring yet another example of the rape of America with and illegal border penetration.

  10. #10
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:13 pm, allrsn said:

    I guess cell phones do have a value. lol, if you missed it, I do not like cell phones.

  11. #11
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:16 pm, publiuswarmac9999 said:

    Glad a cell phone worked this time. However, had he been more aggressive, did she have any type of back-up weapon – say a sawoff shotgun for example?

  12. #12
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:18 pm, Barry F. said:

    Anybody seen Julie Myers to see when ICE will take custody of Israel Dominguez?

    Oh, wait. She may be too busy to return any calls right now for such trivial matters. *sigh*

  13. #13
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:19 pm, TexasTiger said:

    Officers say 17-year-old Israel Dominguez showed them a fake Mexican I.D. stating he was 21. He speaks no English and appears to be in the country illegally.

    It’s unclear why he would have fake police lights at the time of the arrest. He even left behind the receipt.

    Maaaaaybe because he’s stupid and a criminal.

  14. #14
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:23 pm, TexasTiger said:

    It’s unclear why he would have fake police lights at the time of the arrest.

    Or maybe he just heard that Pimp My Ride was coming to Boise and he just couldn’t curb his enthusiasm.

  15. #15
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:29 pm, Barry F. said:

    I’m sure Felipe Calderon still thinks the U.S. and Mexico “…will never find prosperity by closing their doors.”

    Of course, I would have to disagree with him. Not only do I think we could prosper from slamming the door shut and clocking it, we would be more secure from additional criminals flowing into our nation, let alone the terrorists using our Southern border as an entry point.

    But, I guess, I’m just a hater. :roll:

  16. #16
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:37 pm, Renee_VA said:

    All I can say is…
    McCain… tough on terror…weak on illegal perverts..

    I feel safe already.

  17. #17
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:37 pm, RealImmigrantChick said:

    Simply importing Mexico’s criminal behaviors (kidnappings, etc.) into the US. In the Los Angeles area, there are whole cities that are controlled, thru the political process, by Mexican gangs. They are trying to turn everywhere they go into Mexico. I lived in CA most my life in the US (till recently) and I have seen the effects of illegal aliens. Some parts look like a third world country, I dare not go there. The elitists on’t care about what is happening to our neighborhoods, they don’t think they will be affected in their ritzy neighborhoods. My only prayer for the amnesty pushers is that they alone be forced to suffer the full consequences of the illegals’ invasion.

  18. #18
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:41 pm, memyselfandi said:

    Oh, Michelle, they’re just hardworking people trying to make a better life for their family. Geez.

  19. #19
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:44 pm, RealImmigrantChick said:

    It seems that before we started exporting factory/manufacturing jobs and importing illegal labor, US goods, food and produce used to be of higher quality. I have noticed a deterioration and I wish we could go back to Americans making goods and providing services. I miss the high quality, most of the time, even if the price was a bit higher. I fear for where the US is going. In my view it is being destroyed from within, not even as much from without, by illegals from the 3d world, and by the leftists in organizations like the ACLU.

  20. #20
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:45 pm, brooklyn red said:

    That poor boy, this is a perfect example of why illegals should have drivers licences…

  21. #21
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:46 pm, Tennessee Dave said:

    “He said it was an accident and didn’t really mean to do what he was doing although he purchased the lights and hard wired them into his vehicle,”

    That’s rich!! He must have driven through an auto store and hit the display. Then in the course of the collision the wires connected themselves to power and ground. He threw a $20 on the counter as he pulled out.

    If he had been American he should be deported for stupidity.

  22. #22
    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:51 pm, brooklyn red said:

    And by the way, this is sooo racist! The Mexican kid get prosecuted for impersonating an officer and the Berkeley cops get a pass, sheesh.

  23. #23
    On February 14th, 2008 at 10:01 pm, Barry F. said:

    On February 14th, 2008 at 9:51 pm, brooklyn red said:

    The Mexican kid get prosecuted for impersonating an officer and the Berkeley cops get a pass, sheesh.

    Yeah! Good point, Red. What a double-standard! Deport the Berkeley cops, after prosecuting them for impersonating officers.

  24. #24
    On February 14th, 2008 at 11:03 pm, Jim M. said:

    He speaks no English and appears to be in the country illegally.

    It’s unclear why he would have fake police lights at the time of the arrest. He even left behind the receipt.

    “He said it was an accident and didn’t really mean to do what he was doing although he purchased the lights and hard wired them into his vehicle,” said Zimmerman.

    Zimmerman can’t say exactly what Dominguez may have done if he had gotten her to pulled over.

    A guy that cannot communicate with someone he pulls over. At 2 AM when there are few witnesses. And it is “unclear” what his intentions were toward an attractive young woman?

    Rape and robbery would be a given, and possibly murder to eliminate the possibility of identification.

    Something tells me this guy is no novice when it comes to sexual assault.

  25. #25
    On February 14th, 2008 at 11:53 pm, Nobility said:

    I fully expect Juan Hernandez to show up ,provide bail and explain that he was in training to become McNasty’s special service when he lets the borders become wide open!

  26. #26
    On February 15th, 2008 at 12:22 am, Speakup said:

    What would Felipe Calderon say?

    Since Filipe has stated that wherever a Mexican is, is Mexico, I guess Israel Dominguez figured he can be a corrupt cop if he wants to.

    Criminal is the one career that for sure doesn’t require a degree.

  27. #27
    On February 15th, 2008 at 12:23 am, uhangtight said:

    you know, i am so sick of hearing about predators. the only reason they feel they are able to get away with this is because of the anarchy allowed by our government. yes, this country is in absolute anarchy. anarchy at the border allows anarchy to infiltrate all areas.

    this is so disturbing, he was only 17!!
    he was here illegally. and the mexican government feels we owe them money for them to take care of their southern border. i could scream! what a monster.

  28. #28
    On February 15th, 2008 at 12:45 am, CC said:

    What would Mr. McCain say about this? Give him a green card? Add another yard to the border fence? It’s not his fault because his mother took away his teddy bear?

  29. #29
    On February 15th, 2008 at 1:21 am, Christian Soldier said:

    #17 & #19 realimmigrantchick—

    You’re RIGHT ON!!

    I – too – worry for our great country.

  30. #30
    On February 15th, 2008 at 4:57 am, graysonret said:

    He was charged. A kindly liberal judge probably established bail, and the guy is probably out now…oh, with the promise, of course, that he will appear back in court. Wouldn’t surprise me if he went out on PR.

  31. #31
    On February 15th, 2008 at 6:16 am, TMoney said:

    Not to worry!

    This Dominguez will be in the news again. However, we can all just imagine the condition in which they will find his next victim.

  32. #32
    On February 15th, 2008 at 7:32 am, ArmywifeArmymom said:

    You can count me among the “haters.” You can’t love this Country and its laws and love the criminals who disregard it.

  33. #33
    On February 15th, 2008 at 8:22 am, Ron Rockstar said:

    When he gets to court we should give him an illegal alien posing as an attorney for his counsel.

  34. #34
    On February 15th, 2008 at 8:35 am, TexasTiger said:

    On February 15th, 2008 at 8:22 am, Ron Rockstar said:
    When he gets to court we should give him an illegal alien posing as an attorney for his counsel.

    Schwing! Nice one!

  35. #35
    On February 15th, 2008 at 9:15 am, Barry F. said:

    On February 15th, 2008 at 8:22 am, Ron Rockstar said:

    When he gets to court we should give him an illegal alien posing as an attorney for his counsel.

    Heh! I like that. ;-)

  36. #36
    On February 15th, 2008 at 9:32 am, md1964 said:

    Rape or Robbery were the most likely motives. Here in Ark, we had a dirtbag that was arrested a few years ago..who was called the Blue Light Rapist…who was using a Police Blue Light on back roads.

  37. #37
    On February 15th, 2008 at 10:12 am, Mister P said:

    I have decided that I will NOT vote for a Republican candidate unless George Bush pardons Ramos and Caprian(sp), the two border guards tried for doing their jobs. We have a sitting Republican President and this is what we get. I want to hear McCain speak out for their release. Right now I do not trust Republicans. Period.

  38. #38
    On February 15th, 2008 at 11:16 am, Dandapani said:

    Dominguez was charged with felony impersonating an officer and not having a valid drivers license.

    … and released on a recognizant bond to appear in court at a later date….. [dr_evil]Right…[/dr_evil]

  39. #39
    On February 15th, 2008 at 11:18 am, Boot Hill said:

    “He said it was an accident and didn’t really mean to do what he was doing although he purchased the lights and hard wired them into his vehicle,” said Zimmerman.

    Seems like a line from The Last Boy Scout….”It was an accident, right? You tripped, slipped on the floor and accidentally…”

    I’m sure whatever he was planning to do after he pulled her over would have been an accident too.

  40. #40
    On February 15th, 2008 at 1:30 pm, Stubby said:

    They can just send this fine young man to Los Angeles, the ultimate sanctuary city, where he can have the support of our Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa. He can enroll in one of the La Raza magnet schools, learn some Aztlan mathematics and social skills, and become a deputy for the LAPD to work with gangs.

  41. #41
    On February 15th, 2008 at 1:33 pm, walterc said:

    Any comment from Geraldo?

    Didn’t think so.

  42. #42
    On February 15th, 2008 at 2:36 pm, duff65 said:

    Why bother to comment. Political correctness has gone from impossible to completely hopeless.

  43. #43
    On February 15th, 2008 at 4:23 pm, Papa Louie said:

    This is exactly why we need to close the borders and bring in workers through a legal immigration process. Anyone coming into this country needs to pass a rigorous background check first. We may need workers but we certainly don’t need more rapists and drug dealers.

    I just can’t understand the reasoning behind Americans like Bush, McCain, Medved, and others that we don’t need to vet people who cross our borders. Even if you ignor the threat of terrorism, crime is a sufficient reason for strictly controlling the immigration process.

    When American criminals want to escape the long arm of the law, they often head for Mexico. Where do you think Mexican criminals go when the heat is on?

  44. #44
    On February 17th, 2008 at 11:51 pm, USpace said:

    It’s too bad he didn’t pull a wallet on the cops and get blown away. That’s easier than deporting him.

    immigrants WILL drive
    make them get a guest license
    - doubles as ID

    more terrorists may be caught
    makes harder to disappear

    http://absurdthoughtsaboutgod.blogspot.com/
    .

  45. #45
    On February 23rd, 2008 at 8:19 pm, BrianG1979 said:

    On February 15th, 2008 at 9:32 am, md1964 said:

    Rape or Robbery were the most likely motives. Here in Ark, we had a dirtbag that was arrested a few years ago..who was called the Blue Light Rapist…who was using a Police Blue Light on back roads.

    There was a guy doing that in Alabama and they called him the Blue Light Rapist also. huh.

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