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White House intruder arrested after scaling fence around Donald Trump's residence | White House intruder arrested after scaling fence around Donald Trump's residence |
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An intruder has been arrested after entering the White House grounds, the US secret service has said. | An intruder has been arrested after entering the White House grounds, the US secret service has said. |
The interloper entered the property on Friday night and was arrested at around 11.38pm near the south entrance to the residence wing — where President Donald Trump and his guests often stay. | The interloper entered the property on Friday night and was arrested at around 11.38pm near the south entrance to the residence wing — where President Donald Trump and his guests often stay. |
The male trespasser was carrying a backpack and scaled a fence to get into the White House grounds, according to reports. | The male trespasser was carrying a backpack and scaled a fence to get into the White House grounds, according to reports. |
The suspect, identified in court documents as California resident Jonathan Tran, 26, is scheduled to appear in federal court on Monday, said Washington DC police. | |
When approached by a Secret Service officer on the south grounds about 11.38pm Friday and asked whether he had a pass authorising him to be in the restricted area, Mr Tran replied, “No, I am a friend of the president. I have an appointment,” the police report said. | |
Asked how he got there, he said he “jumped the fence.” | |
Mr Tran was charged with entering or remaining in restricted grounds while using or carrying a dangerous weapon, and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, said Bill Miller, a spokesman for the US Attorney's office. | |
Mr Trump, who was in the residence at the time, was not in any danger from the security breach, CNN reported. | |
After the incident, the President said the intruder was a "troubled person" and praised the secret service, saying it had done a "fantastic job" in apprehending the individual. | |
No hazardous materials were found during a search of the intruder's backpack. | No hazardous materials were found during a search of the intruder's backpack. |
A search of the south and north grounds of the White House complex found "nothing of concern to security operations". | A search of the south and north grounds of the White House complex found "nothing of concern to security operations". |
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly was briefed on the incident. | Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly was briefed on the incident. |
The secret service did not provide an update on the individual's status. Standard practice is to hand intruders over to the local police department. | The secret service did not provide an update on the individual's status. Standard practice is to hand intruders over to the local police department. |