Arrest Made at Trump Rally in Riverside County
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Man Arrested on Suspicion of Illegal Gun Possession
A man was arrested Saturday outside former President Trump’s rally in Riverside County on suspicion of illegal possession of a shotgun, handgun, and high-capacity magazine, sheriff’s officials said. Vem Miller, 49, of Las Vegas was booked at the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio on charges of possessing loaded firearms.
Discovery of Guns and Magazine
Deputies found the guns and magazine after searching Miller’s black SUV at a checkpoint at Avenue 52 and Celebration Drive in Coachella about 5 p.m., authorities said. The arrest did not impact the safety of former President Trump or attendees of the event.
Previous Incidents of Potential Assassination Attempts
This is not the first time there have been attempts to harm Trump. In July, a bullet grazed his ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, before snipers assigned to his Secret Service detail killed the gunman, Thomas Crooks, who had opened fire from the roof of a nearby building. A rally attendee, Corey Comperatore, was killed shielding his family from the gunfire.
Recent Incident in Florida
In September, police arrested a man near Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. They suspect that Ryan Routh intended to shoot the former president with an SKS rifle while hiding in the shrubbery lining the golf club. Prosecutors say Routh possessed a handwritten list of dates and venues where Trump was expected to appear.
Charges Against Routh
Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, assaulting a federal officer), possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon, and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
Conclusion
These incidents highlight the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and event organizers to ensure the safety of public figures and attendees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened during the incident outside the Trump rally?
A: A man was arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of a shotgun, handgun, and high-capacity magazine.
Q: What charges is the man facing?
A: He is facing charges of possessing loaded firearms.
Q: What is the significance of this incident?
A: It highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and event organizers to ensure the safety of public figures and attendees.
Q: What are some previous incidents of attempted assassination attempts on Trump?
A: There was an incident in July at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and another in September near Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
