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

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.

"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.

Nathaniel Mead

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