


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.
Overview
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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