(WXYZ) — A 53-year-old Michigan man was arrested on Friday after he reportedly was found with a fake badge, a BB gun, body armor, high-capacity magazines and other ammunition outside of the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. Capitol Police say around 5 a.m. an officer started talking to the man who had reportedly parked near Peace Circle on the west side of the Capitol. Police say he presented officers with a fake badge that had “Department of the INTERPOL” printed on it. He also reportedly said he was a criminal investigator with the agency that officers determined was false.
The man was identified as Jerome Felipe from Flint. Police say he is a retired police officer from New York.
USCP Arrests Man with Fake Badge, Body Armor & High Capacity Magazines: https://t.co/FkFUq4UpYJ pic.twitter.com/xjfFQHQgD0
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Felipe, police say, gave officers permission to search his vehicle and that’s when they found the BB gun, high-capacity magazines and other ammunition. Police say no real guns were discovered.
Felipe is now facing charges for Unlawful Possession of High Capacity Magazines and Unregistered Ammo.
