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Columbus Man Pulls Out Gun, Lies About Being Police Officer

Last updated on Tuesday, May 3, 2016

(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus man was arrested after he allegedly pulled out a gun and lied about being an officer while confronting a man in an alley near his home.

FOX 59 reports, the incident occurred in the 2300 block of Mapleton Street around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday. Following an investigation, police determined that a man was

After arriving at the scene, an officer spoke with 26-year-old Taylor L. Talkington as well as the victim. The victim stated that he was walking down an alley to visit a friend when Talkington confronted him about looking in his garage.

The victim said that Talkington drew a firearm and identified himself as a Columbus police officer. The victim also stated that Talkington ordered him to get on his knees and put his hands on top of his head.

A firearm was recovered from Talkington and secured by officers. Talkington was later placed under arrest for Impersonating A Public Servant, and he was transported to the Bartholomew County Jail.

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