Crime & Justice

Police Chief Accused of Moonlighting as Shady Machine Gun Dealer Has Wild Defense

ARMORER OF ADAIR

According to the feds, Adair, Iowa, has 800 residents, three cops, and enough machine guns to invade another country.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

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