Man arrested in Chicago carrying NYPD SWAT gear and loaded handgun

Monday, March 26, 2018
CHICAGO, Illinois (WABC) -- Police in Chicago say they have arrested a man who was carrying a loaded handgun and stolen NYPD body armor.

Authorities say officers nabbed Isaiah Malailua after police dogs found explosive residue in his bag at a train station.
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The 21-year-old is from California. It is still unclear how he got the NYPD body armor.

NYPD say they are working with Chicago Police in the investigation.
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Malailua is charged with unlawful use of a weapon.

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