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Three DuPage County Men Accused of Planning to Impersonate Police at No Kings Protests: Prosecutors
The men allegedly carried fake and real-looking weapons during protests and face felony conspiracy charges, with authorities citing risks to public trust and officer safety.
- On Saturday, three DuPage County men were arrested after allegedly impersonating law enforcement at Chicago-area 'No Kings' protests, and Jonathan Capp, 22, Andrew Knight, 24, and Cole Sarros, 26, appeared in DuPage County court Monday on related charges.
- Prosecutors say the men agreed to dress like peace officers by wearing tactical or ballistic vests while traveling to multiple political protests targeting 'No Kings' anti-Trump demonstrations.
- Evidence includes airsoft rifle and handgun without orange tips, fake flash bangs and lighter fluid found in vehicle, and.223 caliber ammunition without FOID cards, prosecutors say.
- The trio must return to court on Nov. 17 after being released pretrial and ordered to surrender firearms and ammunition to Elmhurst Police Department.
- DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin called impersonating a law enforcement officer a serious crime and credited Elmhurst Police Department for their quick intervention before protests, as McLean emphasized the offense's impact on public trust.
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Herald & ReviewWest suburban men accused of impersonating police officers during ‘No Kings’ protests
Three west suburban men face felony charges after allegedly conspiring to impersonate police officers at protests over the weekend, DuPage County officials said.
Illinois men conspired to impersonate police during ‘No Kings’ protests – NBC5 (Chicago)
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said the three men each wore tactical vests in an attempt to “dress like peace officers,” and each of the three were allegedly carrying ammunition without a FOID card.
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