A man in possession of numerous weapons told cops he likened himself to “Mad Max” while being arrested on Thursday night.
Cops tried to pull over Jack Lee Ernest, 39, who was driving a quad on Old Highway 58 in Barstow at about 11 pm, reports the Victorville Daily Press. Ernest, who police say was acting suspiciously, attempted to flee but was quickly detained.
Ernest was found in possession of a sawed-off shotgun, brass knuckles, and two large knives which, according to CBS LA, Ernest had positioned for “tactical access.”
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“Ernest claimed he fashioned himself as ‘Mad Max,’ a reference to a violent movie involving deadly assaults from vehicles,” The Sheriff’s Department claimed in a statement.
Ernest was arrested on suspicion of possession of illegal weapons.
