Whittier man accused of impersonating pharmacist for more than a decade, for a second time

A Whittier man accused of stealing a pharmacist's identity and working as an unlicensed pharmacist in the Los Angeles area for more than a decade, for the second time, appeared in court Thursday.

Benito Plascencia, 58, faces six felony charges and one misdemeanor charge in the case, California Department of Consumer Affairs spokeswoman Joyia Emard said in a written statement.