A Comox Valley man has been charged with impersonating a police officer, among other charges, after an incident in Cumberland on Aug. 6.

According to an RCMP social media release, at approximately 12:30 a.m. a man allegedly followed someone from Courtenay to his home in Cumberland. The man approached the victim and identified himself as an off-duty police officer.

鈥淪everal witnesses, including the victim, were keen enough to realize something was not right and called police,鈥� said Comox Valley RCMP Const. Monika Terragni. 鈥淔ortunately, a police officer was in the area, quickly arrived and arrested the suspect.鈥�

Comox Valley RCMP would like to reach out to any witnesses who have not yet communicated with investigators. The suspect was driving a black Dodge Ram 1500 with silver decals, a black cargo rack, and stickers that read K9 on Duty on the rear windows. Additionally, he is described as a tall man who weighs approximately 80kg with a shaved head and short cropped beard.

Marc Drescher has been charged with impersonating a police officer; uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; dangerous operation of a conveyance, and; mischief. His first court appearance is Aug. 31.