LAPD Arrests Man ‘Armed to the Teeth’ in National Guard Uniform

A heavily armed man wearing a National Guard uniform was arrested early Tuesday morning on assault weapon charges, according to FOX 11. Reporter Bill Melugin said the arrest occurred near protests over the death of George Floyd in downtown Los Angeles.

The suspect, 31-year-old Gregory Wong, was taken into custody at 1st Street and N Main Street around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. The site is located across the street from the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) headquarters.

“Authorities [said] that the suspect was dressed in National Guard apparel and had multiple weapons on him at the time of the arrest,” FOX 11 notes.

Wong was charged with the manufacturing and distribution of assault weapons and is being held on a $50,000 bond. LAPD said Wong could also face federal charges.