Upland police arrest armed man driving in Charger that resembles police vehicle

Upland police arrested an armed man who was driving around in a Charger that was made to look like a police vehicle Thursday.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
UPLAND, Calif. (KABC) -- Upland police arrested an armed man who was driving around in a vehicle that was made to look like a police vehicle Thursday.

Officers conducted a traffic stop around 3 p.m. in the area of West 8th Street and Mountain Avenue in Upland on Thursday.
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They observed that the man was driving in a black Dodge Charger that resembled a police vehicle.

Video from the scene shows the vehicle has blue police-style flashing lights mounted in the windshield and a push bumper mounted in front, as well as several antennas that appeared to be magnetically mounted.

Officers searched the vehicle and say they found a loaded rifle, a shotgun and a handgun. Video also showed the officers looking at what appeared to be a badge and a credential.
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The man was placed under arrest and the vehicle was towed.

His name and the exact nature of the charges he is facing were not immediately available.
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