Eight Mile man charged with impersonating a peace officer

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A 57-year-old Eight Mile man is being held today at the Mobile County Metro Jail on charges of disorderly conduct and impersonating a peace officer.

Mobile Police said Kenneth Salter was arrested Thursday after introducing himself as a Mobile County Sheriff’s deputy. Records show he was booked into the jail late Thursday night.

Police said it was around 7:36 p.m. when officers went to Chef King at 5628 Old Shell Road in response to a disorderly conduct call. They confronted Salter, who they said identified himself as a Mobile County sheriff’s deputy.

Officers reported that they then learned that Salter had entered the establishment and within had a brief verbal altercation with a male victim. Police said it was discovered that he attempted to apprehend the victim a short time later but was unsuccessful.

Investigators also said Salter rammed the victim’s vehicle, causing minor damage.

The MPD said Salter is not a law enforcement officer with the MCSO.