The U.S. Capitol was locked down following a suspicious vehicle incident on Thursday morning. Around 10 a.m., U.S. Capitol Police observed a car driving on the sidewalk near Peace Circle and onto a grassy area near Constitution Avenue and Third Street NW. The driver was quickly detained, and the bomb squad was called to investigate.
Nearby roads were closed, and the public was urged to avoid the area as authorities secured the scene. After a thorough investigation, the bomb squad declared the vehicle safe. The driver, whose name remains undisclosed, was arrested and charged with reckless driving.
This event comes amid heightened security in Washington, D.C., driven by ongoing threats and major upcoming events, including the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter and former President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
We are still investigating the suspicious vehicle near Constitution Avenue and Third Street, NW. We will keep you all updated with the latest information as soon as we can release it.
— The U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) January 2, 2025
Our bomb squad cleared the car and declared that it is safe. The driver is being arrested for reckless driving. Please continue to avoid the area, while our investigators continue their work.
Roads in the area will re-open shortly. Have a safe day.
— The U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) January 2, 2025
SECURITY INCIDENT OUTSIDE CAPITOL: @CapitolPolice investigate a “suspicious vehicle” @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/40EU6mTXxC
— Joseph Olmo (@ReporterJoseph) January 2, 2025
Sources:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/47-months-jan-6-attack-us-capitol
https://www.uscp.gov/media-center/press-releases/uscp-threat-assessment-cases-2023
https://conservativeamericatoday.com/legal-experts-question-fbis-silence-on-jan-6-informant-network/
h/t Digital mix guy Spock
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