Elderly 'Bounty Hunter' Arrested in Bed-Stuy Road Rage Incident

77-year-old man charged with menacing, impersonation after allegedly waving fake gun at another driver

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:08am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of handcuffs and a police radio against a stark, black background, creating a gritty, investigative aesthetic through the use of harsh, direct lighting.A recent wave of incidents involving individuals impersonating law enforcement has raised concerns about public safety and the need for tighter regulation of the bounty hunting industry.Brooklyn Today

A 77-year-old man claiming to be a fugitive recovery agent was arrested in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood after allegedly waving a fake pistol at another driver during a road rage incident. Police say they found the man's car outfitted with police-style equipment including a radio, handcuffs, and business cards identifying him as a 'bounty hunter', leading to charges of menacing, criminal impersonation, and other offenses.

Why it matters

Encounters with individuals posing as law enforcement or bail enforcement agents can be dangerous, as they can confuse and alarm both civilians and real police officers responding to the scene. Regulating the bounty hunting industry and cracking down on impersonators has been an ongoing challenge for lawmakers and law enforcement.

The details

According to police, the incident began when the 77-year-old man, identified as Steve Lacaille, allegedly waved a fake pistol at another driver on Hart Street near Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Bed-Stuy. The other driver flagged down nearby officers, who pulled Lacaille over and found his car equipped with police-style equipment including a radio, walkie-talkies, handcuffs, and business cards identifying him as a 'fugitive-recovery agent'. Lacaille admitted to being a bounty hunter, but the company he claimed to work for had actually shut down over a decade ago.

  • The incident occurred on April 17, 2026 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.
  • Lacaille is due back in Brooklyn court at the end of June 2026 as prosecutors continue reviewing the case.

The players

Steve Lacaille

A 77-year-old man who was arrested and charged with menacing, criminal impersonation, harassment, and unlawful possession of radio devices after allegedly waving a fake pistol at another driver during a road rage incident in Brooklyn.

Bounty and Glory Bail Bonds

The bail bonds company that Lacaille claimed to work for as a 'fugitive-recovery agent', but which had actually shut down over a decade ago according to the company's owner.

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What’s next

Prosecutors say the case remains under active review, and Lacaille is due back in Brooklyn court at the end of June 2026 as the matter continues to play out.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of regulating the bounty hunting industry and cracking down on individuals who impersonate law enforcement or bail enforcement agents, which can create dangerous situations for both civilians and real police officers responding to the scene.