An officer pulled Christopher Maier of Sayville over during a traffic stop around 12:15 p.m. Friday in Islip Terrace. Authorities said he identified himself as a police officer and displayed a badge, but was found not to be in law enforcement.
The 28-year-old was also charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
A woman answering the phone at Maier's residence declined to comment.
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