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A Westerville guy just locked someone in his car. By accident.

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### You Won't Believe What This Westerville Guy Got Caught Doing

Here's what nobody's telling you about the federal trial in Columbus this week. A Westerville man was just found guilty of impersonating a federal officer, which, chale, is already wild. But the *details* that came out during the trial? This guy wasn't just flashing a fake badge; he actually locked a woman in his car *by accident*. Like, accidentally-on-purpose, you know? He'd pull people over, wave around a fake ID, and act like the law. The jury found him guilty, and honestly, it’s a story that sounds like it was cooked up in the back room of Dirty Frank's after too many dogs.

This whole thing feels like a plot from a movie set in a small town, but it's happening right here, just north of the city in Westerville. We're talking about a guy who, on multiple occasions, used this fake authority to mess with people. It’s not just some prank; it’s a serious breach of trust, and the fact that he *accidentally* locked someone in his car while trying to be a fake cop is just… eii, it’s wild. This isn't the kind of hustle you expect to hear about when you're talking about the growth we're seeing in these suburbs.

* **The Charges:** Impersonating a federal officer.

* **The Twist:** He accidentally locked a woman in his car during one of his fake stops.

* **The Verdict:** Guilty on multiple counts.

* **The Location:** Westerville, a place known for its charm, not its fake federal agents.

C-Bus on the wire — we're just getting started.

Jordan and the crew are talking about this *right now* on the Morning Wire — catch it live at mornings.live.

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