Pennsylvania woman accused of flashing invisible badge, police say

ALTOONA, Pa. — A Pennsylvania woman is accused of flashing an invisible badge and claiming to be a police officer, authorities said.

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Katelyn Light, 29, of Altoona, was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, impersonating a public servant, possession of drug paraphernalia and public drunkenness, WTAJ reported.

According to authorities, at about 7:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Light allegedly walked up to a woman sitting on her porch, held up her bare hand as if she was flashing a badge, and claimed to be a police officer, the television station reported.

According to a criminal complaint, Light told the woman she had to remove 18 children from a neighbor’s house. As the woman watched, Light attempted to enter the basement through its windows, WTAJ reported.

The residents who owned the basement told police that Light walked in and yelled, “Everyone get out,” and then told them she was a police officer, the television station reported.

Light was pushed out of the home by one of the residents and she walked between the two houses before she headed down an alley, according to the Altoona Police Department.

Police officers later arrested Light and found two syringes, three empty wax packets and two small plastic bags, WTAJ reported.

Light remains in Blair County Prison, and bail was set at $7,500. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 7, the television station reported.

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