A Wisconsin man accused of impersonating a U.S. Border Patrol agent twice in January has been identified as a Marine veteran.
Hank Glembin was first caught impersonating an officer on January 25 when he approached a Muskego police officer responding to a deer struck by a vehicle. According to the criminal complaint, Glembin pulled over in a green Ford pickup truck and asked the officer if she needed assistance.
When the officer inquired if he was with the Muskego Department of Public Works, Glembin responded, “I’m off duty right now, I’m with border patrol.”
Prosecutors said the officer observed Glembin wearing a black hat with “CBP” stitched in yellow, a black jacket, khaki pants, a green duty vest, and a black duty belt. His clothing displayed various law enforcement markings, including “DHS,” “CBP-BPA,” and “Agent H.D. Glembin.” He was also equipped with a handcuff case, a firearm that appeared legitimate, and a white and red light mounted on each shoulder.
Glembin presented an ID card that read “Department of Homeland Security” with his photo on it, according to court filings. The officer declined his assistance, and Glembin then dragged the deer into a ditch “unprompted.”
Four days later, on January 29, a New Berlin police officer stopped a Toyota for a registration issue when a Ford pickup truck pulled in front of it. Glembin exited the truck and approached the officer, again dressed in tactical gear, wearing a green vest with a patch labeled “Agent” and a black hat with “CBP” written on it.
Glembin claimed he had just gotten off duty and asked the officer if he needed help. As he walked away, the officer noticed a “Border Patrol Unit” patch on the back of his vest.
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New Berlin police contacted a U.S. Customs and Border Protection special agent, who confirmed that Glembin was not a federal agent and that the agency was already aware of his impersonation.
While in custody on January 31, Glembin admitted he was not a border patrol agent but expressed aspirations to become one. He acknowledged approaching officers while armed and dressed as an agent, showing falsified credentials, and agreed that his actions led officers to believe he was legitimate.
Connection to Viral Child Abuse Video
Further investigation by the online military community page “The Salty Soldier” identified Glembin as the Marine featured in a viral child abuse video from 2023.
The video, posted by his wife, Savannah, on TikTok, showed Glembin pushing their toddler on a bed while the child was tightly wrapped from the neck down in plastic wrap. In the background, Savannah could be heard saying, “If you have a grumpy toddler all day, this is the only way.”
After facing widespread backlash, Savannah defended the video, claiming, “I made the biggest mistake of my life posting this video. Genuinely and truly, he was laughing and smiling and was out of the plastic in under five minutes.”
However, critics pointed out that she seemed more remorseful about posting the video than the act itself. One commenter noted, “She said posting it was the biggest mistake of her life… not actually doing it. Wow.”
Following the backlash, Savannah made her account private but later returned with a tearful update, claiming Child Protective Services (CPS) had taken their son, Gunner.
“Right now, we’re dealing with a situation where Gunner has been taken from us until CPS can evaluate our home because I posted a video of my husband and son playing,” she said.
Legal Proceedings
Court records show Glembin was issued a $2,000 signature bond on January 31. He is scheduled for a hearing on February 13 related to the charges of impersonating a peace officer.
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