Key takeaways:
- The U.S. Capitol Police confiscated an assault-style rifle with an extended magazine from a Ford truck at an off-site delivery facility.
- The driver of the truck, 57-year-old Michael J. Donohue of Maryland, faces charges for possession of an unregistered firearm, possession of unregistered ammunition and unlawful activity.
- The Capitol Police have increased security around the Capitol grounds in the wake of the January 6th insurrection.
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) confiscated an assault-style rifle with an extended magazine on Friday morning before it reached the Capitol grounds. The firearm was found partially wrapped in a blanket in the back seat of a Ford truck at an off-site delivery facility, where Capitol police inspect delivery vehicles before they reach the grounds of the Capitol.
The driver of the truck, 57-year-old Michael J. Donohue of Maryland, faces charges for possession of an unregistered firearm, possession of unregistered ammunition and unlawful activity, according to Capitol Police.
USCP said in a press release that the firearm was spotted shortly after 5 a.m. Friday by a USCP screening. Donohue was taken into custody and the firearm was confiscated.
The Capitol Police have not released any further information about the incident, including the identity of the driver or the intended recipient of the firearm. The investigation is ongoing.
The U.S. Capitol Police have increased security around the Capitol grounds in the wake of the January 6th insurrection. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of their efforts to protect the Capitol and its occupants.
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