Utah woman arrested after impersonating 21-year-old daughter during traffic stop
A Utah woman was arrested Saturday after police said she impersonated her 21-year-old daughter during a traffic stop.
According to FOX News, Heather Garcia, 38, was booked into Davis County Jail Saturday morning on several charges including providing false personal information to an officer after she was caught allegedly lying to authorities about her identity.
Reports show Garcia was lied about her identity to avoid getting arrested for outstanding warrants.
FOX News reports Garcia was pulled over after driving without a license plate.
During the search of her car, police recovered drug paraphernalia and a white powdery substance.
Garcia reportedly identified herself as Mercedes, adding she was born in 1998.
Reports stated police discovered Garcia had provided her daughter’s name and eventually made a positive ID.
Garcia was charged with several drug charges including possession or use of a controlled substance, marijuana possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to FOX News.
