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Retired NY Cop Nabbed For Carrying Weapons, Fake Badge Near US Capitol, Police Say
A former New York police officer was arrested for carrying a fake badge, weapons and ammunition outside the US Capitol, authorities said.
Jerome Felipe, age 53, who relocated to Flint, Michigan, parked his 2017 Dodge Charger near Peace Circle on the west side of the Capitol shortly before 5 a.m. on Friday, June 3, according to US Capitol Police.
Felipe had served in the NYPD, according to multiple reports, including The Sun.
When questioned by officers, Felipe showed them a fake badge that had "Department of the INTERPOL" printed on it. Felipe also said he was a criminal invest…