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Police: Man posed as parks worker for free bus rides

Louisville police say Thomas Landford, 49, dressed as a Metro Parks employee so he could ride city buses without paying.

By Ben Hooper
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 18 (UPI) -- A Kentucky man accused of donning a hard hat and a parks department uniform told police he was posing as a city worker to score free bus rides.

Louisville police said officers responding to complaints of a man dressed as a Metro Parks employee walking up to strangers and telling them he was a worker with the department found Thomas Landford, 49, wearing the uniform and a hard hat.

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Landford was also allegedly holding an open beer when he was approached by police.

Police said the man admitted to impersonating a Metro Parks employee so he could ride city buses for free.

Landford was arrested on charges including impersonating a public servant.

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