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crime-and-courts1 month ago•41 min saved

Judge releases California man who drove guillotine to D.C. Supreme Court

A federal judge released Philan-Tam-Duy Le, a 35-year-old from California, after he was arrested for transporting a guillotine in a pickup truck near the U.S. Supreme Court. Le pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of attempted possession of a prohibited weapon. While federal prosecutors argued for his continued detention, the judge cited his lack of criminal history and cooperation. Le’s father claims the device was a symbolic protest against political figures, though Le told police it was the 'real deal.'

via The Washington Post|

#crime-and-courts #misdemeanor-charge #philan-tam-duy-le

us-legal1 month ago•0 min saved

Judge releases California man after guillotine found in truck near Supreme Court

Philan-Tam-Duy Le, a 35-year-old from Julian, California, pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor weapon charge after being arrested near the US Capitol for transporting a wooden guillotine in his pickup truck. Judge Robert Hildum released Le from custody, noting he did not threaten anyone, despite prosecutors arguing he intended to use the device unlawfully. Le told police the guillotine was functional, and his brother suggested it was a symbolic gesture of political disapproval.

via The Guardian|

#julian-california #misdemeanor-charge #philan-tam-duy-le

crime1 month ago

California man arrested for transporting guillotine to Supreme Court

A 35-year-old man from Julian, California, was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police after a guillotine was discovered in the bed of his pickup truck parked illegally near the U.S. Supreme Court. Charged with carrying a dangerous weapon, the suspect drove from California to Washington, D.C., while Congress was in recess. His brother claims the device was a symbolic protest against political leaders, though investigators are probing his motives.

via USA Today|

#crime #dangerous-weapon-charge #julian-california

politics1 month ago•158 min saved

Capitol Police Arrest California Man for Transporting Guillotine to Supreme Court

US Capitol Police arrested 35-year-old Philan-Tam-Duy Le of Julian, California, on August 25 after discovering a guillotine in the bed of his illegally parked pickup truck near the Supreme Court. Le was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon. While investigators review his background to determine his motive, his brother claims the device was a symbolic protest against political figures, not a threat of violence.

via CNN|

#guillotine #julian-california #philan-tam-duy-le

crime-and-courts1 month ago•3 min saved

Man from Julian, California, arrested after guillotine found in truck near Supreme Court

A 35-year-old man from Julian, California, was arrested in Washington, D.C., after U.S. Capitol Police discovered a guillotine in the bed of his pickup truck parked near the Supreme Court building. The suspect, Philan-Tam-Duy Le, faces charges for carrying a dangerous weapon, while investigators probe his motives for traveling to the capital.

via Los Angeles Times|

#crime-and-courts #dangerous-weapon #julian-california

us-news1 month ago•215 min saved

Capitol Police Arrest California Man for Transporting Guillotine in Pickup Near Supreme Court

U.S. Capitol Police arrested 35-year-old Philan-Tam-Duy Le of Julian, California, on Tuesday after discovering a guillotine in the bed of his pickup truck. The vehicle was illegally parked on the 100 block of East Capitol Street, near the Supreme Court. Le was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon. Investigators are reviewing his background to determine why he traveled from California to Washington, D.C. Congress was in recess during the incident.

via NBC News|

#east-capitol-street #julian-california #philan-tam-duy-le

crime1 month ago•19 min saved

California man arrested after guillotine found in truck near Supreme Court

U.S. Capitol Police arrested Philan-Tam-Duy Le, a 35-year-old from Julian, California, after finding a guillotine in the bed of his pickup truck parked illegally near the Supreme Court. Le was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon and pleaded not guilty at his arraignment.

via The Washington Post|

#crime #dangerous-weapon #julian-california

crime1 month ago•16 min saved

Man from California arrested for transporting guillotine to Supreme Court

U.S. Capitol Police arrested 35-year-old Philan-Tam-Duy Le of Julian, California, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, after finding a guillotine in the bed of his pickup truck near the Supreme Court. Le was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon after officers spotted the illegally parked vehicle on East Capitol Street around 3:00 p.m. Investigators are reviewing his background to determine his motive for traveling from California to Washington, D.C., while Congress remains in recess.

via AP News|

#crime #dangerous-weapon #julian-california

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Capitol Police Investigate Swastika Display in GOP Lawmaker's Office

US Capitol Police are investigating a deeply inappropriate symbol, reportedly an altered American flag with a swastika, found in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor's office, which the congressman condemns and calls vandalism.

via CNN|

#congress #gop #politics

law-enforcement1 year ago•1 min saved

Multiple Weapons Recovered from Suspicious Vehicles Near U.S. Capitol

US Capitol Police officers arrested Nolan R. Churan after discovering multiple firearms, knives, a bow & arrow, and other weapons in his vehicle near the Capitol Grounds, with charges including unlawful activities and weapons violations; the incident did not appear to be linked to Congress.

via uscp.gov|

#arrest #capitol-security #law-enforcement

world1 year ago•6 min saved

US Capitol Police Chief Retires After Nearly 50 Years in Law Enforcement

US Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger, after nearly 50 years in law enforcement and leading the agency since 2021, is retiring at the end of May. He focused on addressing issues highlighted by the January 6 insurrection, improving staffing, and implementing new technology and training. Manger reflects on the evolution of policing since the 1970s, emphasizing accountability and community service, and plans to step down with a sense of accomplishment and ongoing commitment to police reform.

via WTOP|

#january-6 #law-enforcement #police-reform

politics1 year ago•14 min saved

House Staffer Arrested for Bringing Ammo into Capitol

A House staffer, Michael Hopkins, was arrested for entering the Cannon House Office Building with ammunition, including high-capacity magazines. Hopkins, who works for Rep. Joe Morelle, claimed he forgot the ammunition was in his bag. The incident has led to charges of unlawful possession of ammunition. Morelle's office has pledged full cooperation with the investigation.

via POLITICO|

#ammunition #arrest #capitol

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Blood Vials Prompt Evacuation at RNC Headquarters

The Republican National Committee's headquarters in Washington was briefly evacuated after receiving a suspicious package containing two vials of blood, prompting a police lockdown. The incident, condemned by the White House, is under investigation by U.S. Capitol Police.

via Reuters.com|

#blood-vials #evacuation #politics

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

RNC Headquarters Locked Down Over Suspicious Blood Vials

The Republican National Committee headquarters on Capitol Hill was locked down after receiving a package containing vials of blood, a Chinese philosophy text, and ice packs. U.S. Capitol Police are investigating the source of the package.

via The Washington Post|

#capitol-hill #lockdown #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

RNC HQ Locked Down After Vials of Blood Found

The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., were locked down after receiving vials of blood, which the RNC called a "biological attack." The U.S. Capitol Police responded, cleared the package, and issued an all-clear. The source and contents of the package are under further investigation.

via NPR|

#investigation #lockdown #politics