Ohio man accused of impersonating officer gets probation

AKRON (AP) — An Ohio man charged with impersonating a police officer after he pulled over an Akron police detective last October has been sentenced to 18 months of probation and ordered to undergo a mental-health evaluation.

David Scofield, 50, of Lancaster was sentenced Thursday in Akron. A judge fined him $1,000 and ordered that all contents seized from his car, including a gun and law enforcement paraphernalia, be destroyed.

Scofield was arrested Oct. 13 after a detective said Scofield shined a spotlight into his car and swerved in front of him on Interstate 76 outside of Akron. Scofield pleaded no-contest last month to misdemeanor charges of impersonating a police officer, mishandling a firearm and obstructing official business.

His attorney said today he’s pleased his client avoided jail.