Recidivist police impersonator George Whichman jailed again after fake passport bid
Auckland resident George Whichman has frequently been before the courts for impersonating police officers.
Auckland resident George Whichman was ready to start fresh, and the colourful courthouse regular thought he had a decent plan.
Facing charges yet again for impersonating police - this time to brazenly detain residents of a North Shore home as he and others pilfered cash and valuables - he
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