Talbert Foster Dehaven III, Impersonating an Officer, West Virginia 2013

Winchester Resident Arrested for Impersonating a Federal Officer

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A 36-year-old Winchester, Virginia, resident was arrested on September 19, 2013, for allegedly impersonating a federal officer.

According to United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, TALBERT FOSTER DEHAVEN, III was named in a 4-count indictment charging him with three counts of ‘Impersonating an Officer,’ and one count of ‘Possessing a United States Marshal Badge.’

DEHAVEN is alleged to have claimed to be a U.S. Marshal engaged in the location and apprehension of a wanted criminal. He faces up to three years in prison on the impersonation charges and up to six months in prison on the possession charge.

This case will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Paul T. Camilletti and was investigated by the United States Marshals Service.

DEHAVEN is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Those with information about this case are encouraged to contact the United States Marshals Service. The public is also reminded that all charges contained in the indictment are merely accusations and not evidence of guilt.

Contact: Chris Zumpetta-Parr, Public Affairs Specialist, at (304) 234-7725 or follow us on Twitter at @NDWVnews.

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