Pennsylvania flash flood leaves 4 people dead, 4 others missing: officials

The Northeast continues to face extreme weather and four people were killed while four others are missing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, following severe flash flooding caused by torrential rainfall Saturday evening,

Thunderstorms left upwards of four inches of rain at General Washington Memorial Boulevard near Washington Crossing and the surrounding area at around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, officials said, according to Fox 29.

The deluge overtook occupied vehicles near a river in the area.

Officials confirmed to Fox 29 that four people there were four dead and four missing as crews worked through the night in search of the missing people.

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Several roadways across eastern Bucks County were closed because roads were damaged from heavy rainfall or downed trees.

Lower Makefield Township Police said in a statement that several roads throughout the town are closed because of the flooding and that some roads have been washed away while others have been blocked to traffic until safety assessments can be completed.

Officials expect the roads to be closed for an extended period of time and urge drivers to avoid the areas until cleanup takes place and the damaged roads are repaired.

NORTHEAST RAIN BRINGS RISK OF FLOODING, SEVERE WEATHER LIKELY FOR CENTRAL PLAINS

More heavy rain is anticipated across the Northeast on Sunday, with about 40 million people in the region under a Flood Watch. Forecasters warn that flash flooding is very likely from eastern Pennsylvania to southern Maine, and as much as five inches of rain is possible in some places.

The flooding comes just days after Vermont and other Northeastern states suffered severe flooding and extensive damage.

Maryland man arrested after allegedly impersonating a police officer

A Maryland man allegedly pretending to be a police officer was arrested after he pulled over a victim who alerted authorities.

Carl Colston, 47, attempted to conduct a traffic stop on July 8 on the off-ramp of Greenbelt Road at 201 Northbound in the city of Greenbelt. A victim told Greenbelt Police that Colston drove up behind him in his black Crown Victoria and started honking and flashing his white interior lights.

The victim signaled for Colston to drive around him, and Colston passed the victim while flashing a badge. Colston then stopped in the roadway, which required the victim to come to a stop as well, before driving back behind the victim like a police officer would and attempting to conduct a traffic stop.

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The victim told police that Colston put on a Maryland Marshal tactical vest, flashed a badge, claimed he was an officer and called for backup using a handheld radio. Colston then clutched his black pistol but did not point it at the victim. He lifted the gun up, so it was visible to the victim.

The victim told Colston he was calling the police and recording him, and Colston went back to his car and drove away.

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Police arrested Colston several days later on July 13 at 9:10 p.m. after a traffic stop. 

Anyone who may have had interactions with Colston impersonating an officer is urged to contact the police department.

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