Lockport Cyclist Arrested for Allegedly Impersonating a NY State Trooper

A Lockport man was arrested, charged with impersonating a state trooper.

46-Year-old Richard Godfrey was taken into custody after residents called 911 when a man on a bicycle knocked on their door, identified himself as a trooper, and asked for help.

He left the house and is accused of then becoming combative.  According to a written release from New York State Police, Godfrey allegedly threatening to harm the actual troopers when they caught up with him.

Godfrey is facing the following charges:

• Criminal Impersonation (first degree, a felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Harassment (second degree)

Godfrey was brought to the Niagara County Jail and processed at the NYSP barracks in Lockport.

He is scheduled to answer the charges against him in court on November 12, 2015.