Key takeaways:
- Sai Varshith Kandula, 19, of Chesterfield, Missouri, was arrested after crashing a U-Haul truck into security barriers around Lafayette Square across the street from the White House.
- The driver may have acted “intentionally” and is facing several arrest charges, including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, vice president or family members.
- The incident has sparked a renewed focus on security around the White House and other government buildings, with the Secret Service urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
On Monday evening, a U-Haul truck crashed into security barriers around Lafayette Square across the street from the White House. The driver of the truck, Sai Varshith Kandula, 19, of Chesterfield, Missouri, was arrested and found to be in possession of a Nazi flag.
The U.S. Secret Service said the driver may have acted “intentionally” and is facing several arrest charges, including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, vice president or family members.
No injuries were reported to any Secret Service or White House personnel, and the cause and manner of the crash remain under investigation. The Secret Service said it is working with other law enforcement agencies to investigate the incident.
The U.S. Park Police have confirmed that charges will be filed against the driver, including assault with a dangerous weapon and threatening harm to the president, vice president or family members.
The incident has sparked a renewed focus on security around the White House and other government buildings. The Secret Service has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
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