County is not the same as local pd .. they have a much broader scope. if you had said "no" to him checking you he simply would have detained you and called a k9 unit... which is more time and more paperwork (not something cops desire to do) definitely would not have made you a friend. if you had insisted on leaving he would have had probable cause because of your "evading" and questionable behavior.

You're right, you lucked out .. if it had been local, it probably would not have turned out so good. Unless he filed a report (which doesnt sound like he did) I doubt he can hit you up with it later .. he just wanted to scare the shit out of you, which it appears he did .. mission accomplished

Lesson learned .. if you go out of your way to hide, you are sure to get busted.

Toke on brotha!