The driver of a rented box truck was arrested by the Secret Service Monday night after crashing into security barriers near the White House, according to officials. Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the Secret Service, confirmed the incident in a statement on Twitter, saying there were no injuries to Secret Service officials or White…
Secret Service Arrests Driver Accused of Crashing Rented Truck Near White House
May 23, 2023
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