Mississippi man with firearm arrested during security scare at North Barricade of US Capitol: USCP
WASHINGTON - U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) arrested a Mississippi man who allegedly was carrying a firearm Monday during a security concern at the North Barricade of the Capitol Building.
FOX News correspondent Chad Pergram reported the man was in a Ford Bronco near Constitution Avenue and said a dog was also inside.
Police officials said the man, identified as Wendell J. Royster, 67, of Columbia, Mississippi, drove up in the rented Ford around 11:22 a.m., and asked a USCP officer for directions to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The officer ordered Royster to put his hands up after noticing a handgun on his lap. A team of officers then surrounded the vehicle and Royster was taken into custody. The dog, which officers said was chained inside the vehicle, was provided with water until animal control arrived.
Royster was charged with carrying a pistol without a license. Officials noted that weapons are not allowed on Capitol grounds and Royster was not on record with USCP.
Police arrest man with firearm during security scare at North Barricade of US Capitol: USCP (Chad Pergram/FOX News)
The North Barricade was cleared and nearby roads have since reopened after the incident.
The Source: Information in this article comes from USCP & FOX News correspondent Chad Pergram.