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ATF Impersonator Gets 30 Days | Columbus News
A man dressed as an ATF agent walked into a Columbus bar, armed and looking the part—until the owner and 911 calls called his bluff. Ryan Stalk, high on alcohol and convinced he was “just looking for someone,” ended up pleading guilty to impersonating a cop. He got a $1,000 fine (most suspended) and 30 days in jail—a misdemeanor, not a felony, because prosecutors couldn’t prove intent or actual crime. Stalk admits he made a terrible call, surprised by the light sentence, and says he’s committed to turning things around. Experts warn that easy-to-find gear makes this kind of impersonation more…
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