Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested Waldo Mason Wattles III for falsely impersonating an officer, trespass after warning and violation of probation (related to sex battery with a weapon or by force case).

Witnesses say Wattles, 51, flashed a badge at Fat Daddy’s Bar, 10135 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield. Wattles reportedly told bar employees, he was an “undercover cop.”

A Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy questioned witnesses and Wattles. The deputy arrested Wattles, who had a blue wallet containing a gold Private International Investigator badge.

After Wattles arrived at the Marion County Jail, the deputy conducted a computer check and found Wattles is on felony probation for sex battery with a weapon or by force. Wattles probation does not end until 2016.

Wattles bonds are: $7,500 for falsely impersonating an officer; $7,500 for trespassing; and no bond for violation of probation. He remains in the Marion County Jail.

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Go here: http://www.marionso.com/main.php - Look to the left column for heading “MCSO INFORMATION” - click "inmate search." Enter his last name and you will get a photo.