A Washington, D.C. man is facing potential incarceration after being pulled over near the Pentagon for using a cellphone while driving. The traffic stop escalated when law enforcement officers allegedly discovered a loaded Glock handgun, a device that converts the weapon to fully automatic, and 14 pounds of marijuana in his possession, as per federal prosecutors.
The man, identified as Kaleel Nagbe, was arrested on December 7. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer initially stopped Nagbe, who was driving a black Mercedes A220 4MATIC, for using a handheld communication device while driving, violating Virginia state law. The arrest affidavit detailed the events leading to Nagbe’s arrest.
During the traffic stop, officers reportedly detected the smell of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Nagbe was asked to exit the car so a probable cause search for marijuana could be conducted. However, Nagbe began questioning the officers and appeared nervous and fidgety. He then attempted to flee in his car, with officers clinging to the vehicle, according to the affidavit.
The vehicle was eventually stopped, and Nagbe was detained, but not without resistance. It took three officers to subdue Nagbe, who was physically resisting. One officer sustained a hand injury during the altercation and was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
A subsequent search of Nagbe’s vehicle revealed a loaded Glock with 16 rounds in its magazine, including an extra round in the chamber. The magazine contained a mix of full metal jacket, frangible, and hollow point 9mm bullets. The device that converts the weapon to fully automatic was allegedly retrieved from Nagbe’s underwear.
During questioning, Nagbe reportedly changed his account of events at least twice. He initially claimed ignorance about the gun in his vehicle, attributing its presence to his father, who also owned the Mercedes. Nagbe stated that he discovered the firearm when he opened the center console to retrieve his license after noticing the officers’ emergency lights. He claimed to have hidden the firearm to prevent his father from getting into trouble. Nagbe also stated that the Mercedes was owned by his father’s company, KMN Real Estate.
Nagbe, who has a previous gun conviction from 2023 and other charges on his record, is not accused of intending to use the Glock. The charges against him pertain to illegal possession of the firearm as a convict, as well as possession of marijuana. Nagbe is set to appear in federal court on Wednesday afternoon.