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Man arrested at I-35 construction site, accused of impersonating a police officer
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Dillon Collier , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
A man directing traffic at a southwest Bexar County highway construction site has been arrested after investigators said he falsely claimed to be a commissioned police officer. Jose Morin, 43, faces a felony charge of impersonating a public servant and a misdemeanor charge of unlawfully carrying ...
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Key takeaway Jose Morin, 43, faces a felony charge of impersonating a public servant and a misdemeanor charge of unlawfully carrying a weapon, police said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The arrest of Jose Morin for impersonating a police officer at a construction site along Interstate 35 raises concerns about public safety in Bexar County. With the Texas Department of Transportation overseeing numerous highway projects in the area, the potential for similar incidents exists. The fact that Morin was able to direct traffic while wearing a police uniform and using a vehicle with police markings suggests a lack of effective oversight at the construction site. This incident may prompt local authorities to reexamine their protocols for verifying the credentials of individuals working at construction sites, particularly those involved in traffic control. The involvement of Oso Public Safety, a San Antonio-based contractor, also raises questions about the company's hiring practices and supervision of its employees. As the case against Morin moves forward, residents will be watching to see how local law enforcement and transportation officials respond to this incident and work to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety Published: July 21, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A man directing traffic at a southwest Bexar County highway construction site has been arrested after investigators said he falsely claimed to be a commissioned police officer. Jose Morin, 43, faces a felony charge of impersonating a public servant and a misdemeanor charge of unlawfully carrying ...
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