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Son of former Arizona sheriff arrested on impersonation charges

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 02:09 · Archive

Bo Tyler Hounshell, whose father was Apache County sheriff, has been arrested on impersonation and weapons misconduct allegations.

Bo Tyler Hounshell, son of the former Apache County sheriff, has been arrested and is accused of impersonating a deputy and misconduct involving weapons. He is being held on a 100,000 dollar cash bond, and faces additional charges of driving under the influence and child abuse.

Hounshell works in the emergency management department in a 'specialty drone unit'. According to police reports, he drives a white Ford F150 with no decals that looks identical to an unmarked police unit. Authorities said he used that position and vehicle to impersonate a sheriff's deputy. Officers reported that Hounshell went to the home of a friend's ex-wife, claiming to be a sheriff and 'making comments about his friend being a good person and suggested she reconcile with him for the sake of their children'. The woman told officers she was a victim of domestic abuse and wanted to create a paper trail.

Hounshell's father is no longer sheriff and is now director of Apache County's Office of Emergency Management. His mother is the clerk of Superior Court. The Coconino County Attorney's Office confirmed it will handle the case.

Son of former Arizona sheriff arrested on impersonation charges
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