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Venezuelan national arrested near White House with firearms
A man was found parked near the White House with multiple guns and allegedly told authorities he heard voices telling him to kill President Trump.
In brief
A man was found parked near the White House with multiple guns and allegedly told authorities he heard voices telling him to kill President Trump. Ronny Guanipa-Chrinos, a Venezuelan national, was arrested after Secret Service found him in a stolen vehicle near the White House with three firearms and dozens of rounds…
Man found in stolen vehicle near White House
A Secret Service officer spotted a blue Ford F-150 parked on Constitution Avenue near the White House complex shortly before midnight on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Suspect had three firearms and ammunition
When questioned, Ronny Guanipa-Chrinos allegedly indicated he had weapons. Investigators found a MAC-10 machine pistol, a Glock 43x pistol, an AR-15 rifle and dozens of rounds of ammunition in the vehicle.
Alleged threat to kill President Trump
According to the Department of Homeland Security, Guanipa-Chrinos told officers he heard voices in his head telling him to come to Washington, D.C. and kill President Trump.
“heard voices in his head telling him to come to Washington, D.C. and kill President Trump”
Charged and held without bond
Guanipa-Chrinos, a Venezuelan national who entered the U.S. through Texas in 2024, was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, receiving stolen property and multiple firearms charges. He remains held without bond.
What matters most
Ronny Guanipa-Chrinos, a Venezuelan national, was arrested after Secret Service found him in a stolen vehicle near the White House with three firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition.
