The suspect also had fake police equipment, shell casings, a smoke grenade and gas mask in his car
A U.S. Capitol Police SUV
A man who impersonated a police officer and had several knives on him was arrested in Northwest D.C. on Monday, police say.
The suspect was identified as 37-year-old Max Eli Viner.
A United States Capitol Police officer saw the man near Third Street and Madison Drive NW at about 6:20 p.m., according to a release. The location is in the area of the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol.
The U.S. Secret Service spotted the man a few minutes earlier near Constitution Avenue and 15th Street and shared the tip with USCP, according to the release.
Officers searched the suspect and found multiple knives, including a chainsaw blade on him.
In the suspect’s Ford Explorer, police found fake police equipment, shell casings, a smoke grenade and a gas mask.