Walmart Thieves Pretend To Be Police In Sterling

STERLING, VA — Three intoxicated guys, including one who flashed both a gun and "law enforcent style badge" when the trio was confronted by a deputy, were arrested around midnight Saturday after being caught stealing from the Walmart in the 24000 block of Dulles Drive, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The suspects were identified as Anthony A. Moaf, 20, of Herndon, Jalen P. McMahan, 22, of Centreville, and Angel L. Gaskins, 24, of Centreville.

When officers arrived at the scene, the found that the three had stolen several electronic items and also had broken into a jewelry case. When confronted, Moaf lifted his shirt to reveal a handgun while showing his "badge." He immediately was taken to the ground and the gun was secured.

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Moaf was charged with impersonating a police officer, carrying a concealed weapon, grand larceny, destruction of property, public intoxication and conspiracy to commit a grand larceny.

McMahan was charged with grand larceny, destruction of property, conspiracy to commit a grand larceny, possession with intent do distriubte a Schedule IV drug, manufacturing/possessing/distributing narcotics and possession of a controlled substance.

Gaskins was charged with grand larceny, public intoxication and conspiracy to commit grand larceny.

No injuries were reported.

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