Maryland Man Arrested Near the Capitol For Possession of Rifle

The U.S. House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, on March 23, 2023. Richard Moore/The Epoch Times

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.