Man in NC arrest who wanted to see Obama cited in 2006 for illegal use of flashing lights

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Man in NC airport arrest once ticketed over lights

WHEELING, W.Va. — A 23-year-old man with a gun arrested in North Carolina after allegedly saying he wanted to see the president was cited in 2006 for illegal use of emergency lights.

Joseph Sean McVey was pulled over by sheriff’s deputies near Wheeling, W.Va., after a woman reported a driver was using blue flashing lights to try to stop her.

The sheriff’s office says deputies confiscated two blue flashing lights and handcuffs from McVey’s car. It’s unlawful in West Virginia for anyone but police to use blue flashing lights. McVey paid $170 for the violation.

Police said McVey had a handgun, police gear and an invalid Ohio driver license when he was arrested at the Asheville, N.C., airport Sunday after President Barack Obama departed. He was charged with a misdemeanor and released on bond.