Felon allegedly pretended to be FBI agent, stole automatic weapon from Marion County trailer
On April 22, deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office learned of a break-in at a trailer on Sycamore Hollow Road, according to a criminal complaint.
During the alleged break in, Kaleb Rhoades, 33, of Mannington, 'did steal multiple items,' including a Glock model 23 .40 caliber automatic pistol, deputies said.
Deputies were able to perform a traffic stop on Rhoades, who was operating a 'stolen white 2020 Ford F-150,' and during the stop, Rhoades impersonated a law enforcement officer, 'claiming he was an FBI agent with a search warrant for the burglary victim,' according to the complaint.
Man charged after allegedly firing shot during Lewis County altercation
Rhoades was found to be in possession of 'a fake FBI credential' as well as marijuana and methamphetamine, deputies said.
Rhoades has been charged with burglary. He is being held in North Central Regional Jail.
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