Central Florida evangelist accused of impersonating an officer

Deputies: Man flashed badge on another driver

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A Central Florida evangelist is facing charges after deputies in Osceola County say he pulled out a badge on another driver and ordered him to pull over.

Almed Jurado was arrested over the weekend after the altercation on Orange Avenue in Kissimmee.

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Deputies say Jurado initially slammed on his brakes when he was in front of a semi. Investigators say he later got behind the semi, and then when the drivers reached an intersection, he got out of his car. Investigators say Jurado then flashed a badge, told the other driver he was a police officer, and demanded he pull over until he could call law enforcement. The semi driver called 911 instead.

Deputies say Jurado was found with a badge that read "Florida Ministry Association." Jurado told them he had the badge because he worked as a chaplain. He denied flashing it to the semi driver.

Local 6 found a Facebook page which shows Jurado preaching to groups in Osceola County. The page also promoted upcoming events.

Jurado is now charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer. He was booked into the Osceola County jail but is now free after posting bond.