By Dimple Singh

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Authorities detained a 42-year-old man after he was caught impersonating a law enforcement officer at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s memorial service is scheduled on Sunday. The man, identified as Joshua Runkles, was armed and reportedly displaying “suspicious behavior” on September 19, according to Bart Graves, spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Impersonation And Arrest Runkles told Secret Service agents that he was a law enforcement officer and was carrying a weapon, but officials confirmed he was not authorized to work at the event. “The individual is not a member of authorized law enforcement working the event and is currently in custody,” said Anthony Guglielmi, spokesperson for the Secret Service. Runkles was booked into the Maricopa County Jail on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer and carrying a weapon into a prohibited area. He has since been released on bond. Secret Service and local law enforcement are investigating why he was at the stadium and what his intentions were. Charlie Kirk’s Memorial The memorial service, organized by Turning Point USA, will honour Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder of the conservative activism group, who was fatally shot on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University during his “American Comeback Tour.” President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other senior Trump administration officials are expected to attend the event. Kirk was known for his strong political ties with Trump and for leading Turning Point USA and its political arm, Turning Point Action, which mobilizes conservative youth across the country. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.