A male operator reported on November 6, 2011 at
approximately 4:15 AM he was pulled over at in a parking lot on Merrimack
Street. He relayed he was stopped by a white Chevy Tahoe that was equipped with
had wig wag (alternating) headlights flashing and the vehicle did not have any
other markings or lights and did not have tinted windows. He was approached by
the front seat passenger who was described as a white male approximately 6'2'',
approximately 200lbs, black short hair, no facial hair or scars, wearing jeans,
a blue jacket with the large Boston Red Sox emblem in the center. He was asked
for his driver’s license and registration. The stopped motorist asked to see a badge or
identification and the suspect told him he doesn't have a right to see those
things.
The Methuen Police Department Does not have an unmarked white Chevy Tahoe. If you find yourself being stopped by an unmarked
police vehicle and feel unsafe, please call 911 from your cell phone and advise
the dispatcher of your situation. The
dispatcher will be able to confirm your stop and dispatch you a marked police
vehicle. If you are unable to call 911 slow your vehicle down activate your four
way emergency flashers and either stop in a well lighted area that has people
around or drive safely to the nearest police station.