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Secret Service finds man parked near White House with multiple firearms: Authorities
Secret Service found armed man near White House, indicating security threat.
Context
What happened: A Venezuelan national, Ronny Guanipa-Chrinos, was arrested after a Secret Service officer found him in a stolen vehicle near the White House with several firearms. DHS says he allegedly threatened to kill President Trump.
Key numbers: Arrest occurred shortly before midnight on Thursday on Constitution Avenue.
Why it matters: He faces charges including unauthorized use of a vehicle, receiving stolen property, and carrying a pistol and rifle without a license. Court records show he remains held without bond after his initial appearance in D.C. Superior Court.
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What changed
A Venezuelan national, Ronny Guanipa-Chrinos, was arrested after a Secret Service officer found him in a stolen vehicle near the White House with several firearms. DHS says he allegedly threatened to kill President Trump.
Why it matters
He faces charges including unauthorized use of a vehicle, receiving stolen property, and carrying a pistol and rifle without a license. Court records show he remains held without bond after his initial appearance in D.C. Superior Court.