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Police: Merrick man impersonated fire marshal, officer

A Merrick man is accused of impersonating a fire marshal and a Hempstead police officer. Investigators say Christopher Charles' impersonations were an effort to secure a contract for his fire restoration

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Nov 9, 2013, 7:00 PM

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