Bowie, MD – A traffic stop in Prince George’s County on Sunday led to the arrest of a Baltimore man accused of impersonating a police officer and possessing illegal ammunition.
According to Maryland State Police, troopers pulled over 60-year-old Antonieo Cole around 5:20 p.m. on westbound Route 50 near Church Road in Bowie due to expired registration tags. During the stop, officers discovered a range of law enforcement-style gear in the vehicle, including a bulletproof vest labeled “POLICE,” a duty belt with loaded magazines, handcuffs, pepper spray, a baton, and a handgun that was later identified as a BB gun.
Authorities said Cole also had a fake police badge and identification, and claimed to be a security guard. Further investigation revealed he is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition.
Cole was arrested at the scene, processed at the College Park Barrack, and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. He faces misdemeanor charges of impersonating a police officer and illegal possession of ammunition. He was later released on $2,000 bail.
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