GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man who was “exhibiting suspicious behavior” was arrested at State Farm Stadium on Friday afternoon.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) confirmed that Joshua Runkles, 42, was taken into custody and booked into Maricopa County Jail. However, DPS confirmed Runkles was released on bond.
U.S. Secret Service (USSS) contacted Runkles, who reportedly told them that he was a member of law enforcement and that he was armed, according to the USSS.
Authorities confirmed Runkles is not a member of authorized law enforcement working the event. There were multiple knives and guns recovered.
The USSS and AZDPS are jointly investigating Runkles’ arrest and the circumstances surrounding why he was at State Farm Stadium.
He was booked on charges of impersonatin