A preliminary hearing has been postponed until March 8 for an Orange County man suspected of impersonating a police officer and assaulting two women in Hollywood.

Police released surveillance footage of the suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted the victims in Hollywood. (photo courtesy of LAPD)

The defendant, Joseph Christoph Moore, 40, has pleaded not guilty to six criminal counts, including one felony count each of assault with intent to commit a felony, criminal threats and false imprisonment by violence. The Anaheim resident is also charged with three misdemeanors, including two counts of unlawful use of a badge and one count of sexual battery. The complaint alleges personal use of a gun and prior criminal convictions.

He is suspected of stopping two women in separate incidents in the Hollywood area by claiming to be a police officer. The first alleged incident occurred on Nov. 24 in the 6100 block of De Longpre Avenue. The defendant allegedly pointed a gun and threatened a woman after fondling her. The second alleged incident occurred on Nov. 30 in the 500 block of Kingsley Drive in East Hollywood. In both incidents, he allegedly flashed a badge. If convicted, Moore faces up to life in state prison.