Man Arrested with Weapons at U.S. Capitol During Carter's Lying in State
Mel J. Horne was arrested for carrying a machete and knives into the Capitol during public viewing for former President Jimmy Carter.
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Man with machete arrested at US Capitol while President Carter lies in state
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“Twice today our officers stopped a man who could have been a danger to the Capitol Hill community,” Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger said in a statement.
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U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger noted that Capitol Police “know they cannot let their guard down.”
Man Arrested for Attempting to Bring Machete into Capitol Visitor Center
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This vigilance is critical during this time of heightened security.
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"Twice today our officers stopped a man who could have been a danger to the Capitol Hill community," Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger said in a statement. "This vigilance is critical during this time of heightened security."
Capitol Police arrest man with machete at entrance for Jimmy Carter viewing
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The man is being arrested for multiple charges of Carrying a Dangerous Weapon.
Capitol Police Arrest Man Trying To Bring Machete, 3 Knives Into US Capitol Hours Before Trump Visit
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The arrest came as members of the public were streaming into the Capitol to pay their respects to Jimmy Carter, who is lying in state for a second day in the Capitol Rotunda.
Man arrested for trying to bring machete into US Capitol visitor center
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Summary
On January 9, 2025, Capitol Police arrested Mel J. Horne, 44, after found carrying a machete and three knives at the Capitol Visitor Center. Officers spotted the machete in an X-ray examination of Horne's bag during a security screening, leading to a temporary halt of screening for about an hour. The incident occurred as former President Jimmy Carter lay in state, drawing a significant public attendance including President-elect Donald Trump, who was scheduled to pay his respects shortly after. No ongoing threat was reported, and Horne is being interviewed to determine his motive.
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