Sean Overstreet, a New York resident, was arrested and charged with Burglary in the 2nd degree, Criminal Impersonation in the 2nd degree, Unlawful Eviction, Obstructing Governmental Administration in the 2nd degree, and Pretending to be a City Marshal.
On January 26, 2010, Overstreet and a codefendant wore City official badges and misrepresented themselves as a City Marshals before an eviction pending tenant. Overstreet displayed a contrived “legal” notice before the tenant and evicted the tenant from her basement apartment in Queens, New York while leaving most of her belongings behind.
However, on the next morning the evicted tenant contacted the City Marshal’s Office and was informed that her eviction was not scheduled and that Overstreet was not authorized personnel who may lawfully execute her eviction.
When police responded to the tenant’s report on Overstreet, the defendant yet again misrepresented himself to authorities that he is a City marshal.
Overstreet now faces 19 years of imprisonment if convicted.
