Winnipeg man who impersonated police officers multiple times, facing new charges

Manitoba RCMP have arrested Thomas Hanaway, 58, for impersonating a police officer, again.

Members of the Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Unit executed a search warrant on Wednesday after receiving multiple complaints from across North America abouta police officer inappropriately using social media and other online forums, said RCMP in a news release.

Police allege Hanaway used the name of an active police officerwithin Manitoba to communicate with others online.

He was charged with three counts of impersonating a police officer and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

In 2010 RCMP arrested Hanaway for a similaroffence. RCMP alleged Hanaway entered a military veterans' legion in East St. Paul where he identified himself as a commander of the local RCMP detachment.

He was later found guilty and served a60-day sentence.

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In the past Hanaway went under the name Tom Hanna, said RCMP in 2010.

Hanaway is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.