A 40-year-old Kerrville man is under investigation for impersonating an officer. But the man claims that he is an officer.
He's just with the Republic of Texas.
Kerrville police spotted the man driving around with three magnetic emblems on the side of his truck. The emblems were circular in shape and said, "Sheriff's Dept of Bexar County" on them. Inside the circle, it said, "Republic of Texas."
The Republic of Texas is a group that believes Texas is its own nation. The group elects all of its own leaders, from President down to county officials. It also elects its own county Sheriff, including one for Bexar County.
When Kerrville police questioned the man about the emblems, he responded, "I am a Sheriff's Deputy for the Republic of Texas, and I answer to my own Sheriff."
A short time later, the man's 64-year-old father showed up. He had similar magnetic emblems on his car. However, his did not say Sheriff's Department on them. His magnets said, "Bexar County District 9."
Bexar County Sgt. Mary Krebs said, "He gave us his first name, but then refused to give us any more information, citing that he did not respond to Texas laws."
The son's magnets were confiscated, but the father's were not.
Krebs said the case was filed at large, meaning it was forwarded to the Kerr County District Attorney's office. The D.A. must decide if charges of impersonating an officer will be filed.
