GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) -- Court documents are providing additional information on the arrest of a man accused of impersonating an officer at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, two days before the memorial for Charlie Kirk.
Joshua Patrick Runkles, 42, was booked into jail last week on charges of impersonating a peace officer and carrying a weapon into a prohibited place.
According to documents, a major with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) was working a security detail at State Farm Stadium shortly after 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, when Runkles approached his unmarked patrol vehicle. Runkles reportedly told the trooper that he was in town working with a security detail as requested by Turning Point USA.
The DPS major reportedly told Runkles to call Turning Point USA (TPUSA) so they could work with the U.S. Secret Service to determine if he was approved to work security. When asked for identification, documents say Runkles provided a Franklin County (Idaho) Sheriff's Office badge and an Idaho identification card listing Runkles as a "sworn commissioned reserve peace officer."
The trooper also asked Runkles if he was armed, and he replied that he was. Runkles was then told he was not allowed to be armed on the property and could not enter the property.
"Joshua was compliant, respectful and cooperative during the conversation," a portion of the court documents read. "He advised he understood the requirements and would contact Turning Point USA personnel."
Less than two hours later, around 2 p.m., Secret Service personnel reportedly found Runkles on the club level inside State Farm Stadium and detained him once they learned he was armed. The DPS major outside was notified, who came in and confirmed the detained man was the same person he had spoken with earlier.
Documents say Runkles had a loaded pistol and revolver, as well as several knives. How he was able to enter the stadium with the concealed weapons is under investigation.
Investigators say Runkles did have a valid concealed carry permit issued in North Carolina, but learned he was not currently employed by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Idaho.
A day after Runkle's arrest, TPUSA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet posted a message on social media, saying, "this individual was doing advance security for a known guest planning to attend the memorial service..." He added that, while they don't believe he was "attempting anything nefarious," the advance was not conducted in proper coordination with TPUSA security or the Secret Service.
Runkles was arrested and later released on bond.
The memorial for the slain Conservative activist was held on Sunday. Law enforcement has not indicated if any security concerns arose during the event.