A former Memphis police officerwho was stopped for urinating near the White House on Sunday was arrested after authorities said they found at least nine firearms, including assault-style weapons, in the trunk of his car, according to a D.C. police report. Police said Bates faces charges that include illegal possession of firearms, illegal transportation of firearms and other gun offenses. Police said the incident occurred about 7:15 a.m. at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, near the Renwick Gallery on the west side of the White House. The police report said a uniformed Secret Service officer stopped a man whom he saw urinating. The Secret Service would say only that the person arrested was in possession of several firearms.

Source: Washington Post September 25, 2017 12:54 UTC