What a nightmare!

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I think it's funny that the guy went to considerable detail to look like an official. And his stopping the clock mechanic looked decent, along with the run to see the R.

But the security guard's tackle, while effective against an opponent not expecting it, wasn't good form-wise.

[wisref2]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

What do the cops do during Hallowe'en? They need to keep perspective.

Cops don't charge people. Cops just arrest 'em - prosecuting attorney's issue the charges.

[APG]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

He was charged with "criminal impersonation" of a ref. Good grief. What do the cops do during Hallowe'en? They need to keep perspective.

If someone dressed as an officer during Halloween committed a crime and his impersonation aided in that crime, then they would be arrested...just as this guy was. The fact that he came in dressed in attire similar to an official, ran into the field blowing his whistle, and came in with the stop clock signal, all in a manner to impersonate the game official, I feel no sympathy for the accused here. And in reality, this will probably end up being pleaded down.