“The defendant had a ‘detailed story’ about how he was a Lakewood police officer,' charging documents say.
KIRO 7 News StaffLAKEWOOD — A Pierce County man is facing charges after firing a stolen gun at a pair of military helicopters above American Lake in Lakewood, all while posing as a police officer.Joint Base Lewis-McChordPolice found a stolen Glock on Wright, as well as “two metal ‘security’ badges, and handcuffs that were in a holster.”
“The defendant had a ‘detailed story’ about how he was a Lakewood police officer with the Special Operations Unit,” charging documents said. “He also claimed to be a Pierce County Sheriff’s deputy, indicating that he was the ‘air commander’ of their helicopter unit, and was also the commander of an airborne military unit.”He’s now being charged with first degree assault, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of a stolen firearm.
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