Top Story After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times Jul 2, 2026 Jul 2, 2026 Updated Jul 2, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Boones Mill man pleaded no contest Wednesday in Franklin County court to impersonating a police officer in order to confront Rocky Mount's mayor. Patterson kAmyF586 p]y] sF5=6J D6?E6?465 sFDE:? !2EE6CD@? E@ `a >@?E9D @7 ;2:= E:>6 H:E9 `_ >@?E9D DFDA6?565] w6 2=D@ @C56C65 !2EE6CD@? 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