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Man tried to buy firearms with fake ID at Arizona gun show, police say

By Brent Corrado

Updated September 28, 2023 7:55am MST

Crime and Public Safety

MESA, Ariz. - Police say a California man was arrested after he tried to buy two guns at a Mesa Convention Center gun show with a forged Arizona driver's license.

According to court documents, 22-year-old Nathaniel Mead went to the Crossroads of the West Gun Show on Sept. 24 and tried to buy firearms with a false ID displaying the name "James Davidson." Mead also allegedly filled out an ATF form with false information.

Employees from a business working at the event called police, saying that they recognized him from previous instances where allegedly used different identification to buy guns.

Man tried to buy guns with fake ID at gun show: PD

Police say Nathaniel Mead was arrested after he tried to buy two guns at a Mesa Convention Center gun show with a forged Arizona drivers license.

"They advised that [Mead] was at their booth and attempting to purchase 2 firearms using a false ID," court documents read.

Police arrested Mead and said they found other fake ID's in his wallet.

Mead was booked into jail on a $15,000 bond. He is accused of forgery.

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Nathaniel Mead

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