CHULA VISTA, Calif.—A man who pretended to be a police officer and pulled over drivers in Chula Vista has been convicted of false imprisonment and other crimes.

U-T San Diego ( http://bit.ly/TuIFfE) says a jury convicted Kevin Kenniston Wednesday of 20 charges. He's facing up to 24 years in prison.

Authorities say Kenniston used a car outfitted with a siren, loudspeaker and roof lights to pull over three motorists last year. In one case, he stopped a woman for allegedly running a red light but drove off when a real police officer approached.

In another, he blocked a woman's car and demanded to see her license and registration.

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Information from: U-T San Diego, http://www.utsandiego.com

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