U.S. Secret Service agents arrested a Venezuelan man near the White House after he allegedly threatened to kill President Donald Trump, authorities said. (Foto: Instagram)
U.S. Secret Service agents arrested a Venezuelan man near the White House after he allegedly threatened to kill President Donald Trump. The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement Friday, Nov. 6, that the man was in a car with several weapons.
Agents approached him after noticing what they described as suspicious behavior. According to the account, he said he heard voices in his head telling him to go to Washington, D.C., and kill Trump. Authorities found three firearms in the car, including a rifle, along with dozens of rounds of ammunition.
The man faces charges including illegally possessing a rifle outside a home or business; three counts each of illegally transporting firearms, possessing unregistered firearms, and possessing unregistered ammunition; possession of certain dangerous weapons; carrying a pistol without a license; unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; theft; and receiving stolen property.
After the arrest, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requested that the U.S. Marshals Service hold him pending further proceedings. He remains in custody, according to the report.
