A man who was awaiting selection to join the police force has found himself in trouble with the law for impersonating a police officer.

He is Oral McLaren, a 26-year-old plumber from Peace River in Clarendon.

Police say on June 5, a team was conducting a spot check along Michael Manley Boulevard in Kingston. Mclaren was reportedly seen speeding in a Toyota Corolla and was signalled to stop.

He reportedly told the lawmen, "Mi a police and station at Rock River Police Station, in Clarendon".

McLaren reportedly told them he left his identification and car documents at home. The police told him to call the station, so as to verify his status but he reportedly sped off and eventually ditched the car.

McLaren was eventually held walking along the Norman Manley International Airport roundabout. He was subsequently detained and later charged with impersonating police.

He reportedly told the police that he was awaiting a call to join the Jamaica Constabulary Force.