The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) who are in charge of protecting the U.S. Capitol buildings, parks, and thoroughfares, arrested a Maryland man on April 14 near the Capitol buildings for possession of a rifle. USCP say they prevented the rifle, which had an extended magazine, from reaching the Capitol.
Although the driver, 57-year-old Michael J. Donohue is facing charges, the USCP said there is currently no evidence that Donohue was going to target the Capitol.
“Still, this serves as yet another reminder that all weapons are prohibited from Capitol Grounds,” said USCP Chief Tom Manger said in a written statement. “I thank our entire team at the off-site screening facility for stopping this gun before it came anywhere near the U.S. Capitol Complex.”…