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Secret Service arrests armed man near White House after reported threats

Authorities took a Venezuelan national into custody after finding firearms inside a stolen vehicle.

Published Nov 7, 2026 · 02:00 UTC6 reports

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Secret Service officers arrested Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos near the White House after discovering three firearms and ammunition in a stolen truck.[Fox News · The Guardian]
The Department of Homeland Security reported that the suspect claimed voices directed him to go to the capital and kill President Donald Trump.[Fox News · CBS News · NBC News]
Officials noted the suspect entered the country unlawfully in March 2024 before being released by federal border authorities.[Fox News]
It remained unconfirmed whether Chrinos had retained legal representation following his detention.[CBS News]

Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos was arrested near the White House after law enforcement found multiple firearms in a stolen vehicle.[Fox News · The Guardian]
DHS reported that Chrinos told officers voices in his head commanded him to kill President Donald Trump.[Fox News · CBS News · NBC News]
Officers recovered an AR-15-style rifle, two handguns, and dozens of rounds of ammunition from the truck.[Fox News]
Officials reported that Chrinos crossed the border illegally into Texas in March 2024 and was released following an arrest by Border Patrol.[Fox News]

It was not immediately clear whether the suspect had obtained legal counsel.[CBS News]

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