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Capitol Police Bust Wanted Teen Serial Carjackers For Stolen Mercedes In DC
Two men were arrested in D.C. after a series of carjackings, police said.
Mekhi Staton, 19, and George Turrentine, 18 were spotted at around 5 p.m. on August 2, driving on Independence Avenue in a stolen Mercedes C-Class, and officers believed they were armed, according to the U.S. Capitol Police.
As officers chased the Mercedes, the suspects ran through two stop signs and red lights, went the wrong way down a one-way street, and eventually crashed into parked cars nearby, officials reported.
Law enforcement said they recovered a nine millimeter "ghost gun", capable of holding 31 rounds, t…
Michigan Man Nabbed For Carrying Weapons, Fake Badge Near US Capitol: Police
A former New York police officer was arrested for carrying a fake badge, weapons and ammunition outside the US Capitol, authorities said.
Jerome Felipe, 53, out of Flint, Mi, 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.
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 investigator with the agency, police said.
A search of Felipe's vehicle found a fake badge, a BB…
