WASHINGTON, November 7, 2026 A Venezuelan national has been arrested near the White House after U.S. Secret Service officers discovered three firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition inside a stolen vehicle he was occupying, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleging that the suspect had threatened to kill President Donald Trump.

The suspect, identified as Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, was taken into custody late Thursday, November 5, after a Secret Service officer on patrol noticed a blue Ford F-150 parked on Constitution Avenue, close to the White House complex. According to a criminal complaint filed in D.C. Superior Court, the officer approached the vehicle shortly before midnight after observing the man inside and initially conducted what was described as a welfare check.

When the officer knocked on the vehicle's window and asked whether he was all right and whether he had any weapons, Chrinos allegedly nodded in response and made a finger-gun gesture, according to the affidavit. The encounter subsequently led to the discovery of several weapons and the determination that the vehicle had been reported stolen.

The criminal complaint states that Chrinos communicated with investigators through Google Translate after getting out of the vehicle. He allegedly told officers that he had a gun because someone had tried to kill him with it and that he had taken it away from them. He also reportedly indicated that the weapon was inside a brown bag. Investigators subsequently searched the vehicle and recovered three firearms, including a MAC-10 machine pistol, a Glock 43X handgun and an AR-15 rifle, alongside dozens of rounds of ammunition.

The Department of Homeland Security provided an additional account of the encounter, alleging that Chrinos told officers he had heard voices in his head instructing him to travel to Washington, D.C., and kill President Trump. DHS included the alleged statement in its public account of the arrest, although ABC News reported that the specific remarks about killing the president were not included in the criminal complaint affidavit. The distinction is significant because the alleged threat has been publicly attributed to the department's account rather than presented as a statement reproduced in the court document.

U.S. authorities have not announced that Chrinos reached the White House grounds or attempted to enter the presidential residence. The available account establishes that he was found in a vehicle parked on Constitution Avenue near the White House complex, where the Secret Service maintains a security presence. The discovery of multiple firearms in a vehicle reported stolen, combined with the alleged threat against the president, nevertheless prompted a serious law enforcement response.

Chrinos faces several criminal charges, including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft, receiving stolen property, carrying a pistol without a license and carrying a rifle without a license. DHS also listed charges relating to the unlawful transportation and possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as possession of certain dangerous weapons. He made an initial appearance in D.C. Superior Court on Friday and was being held without bond, according to court information cited by ABC News.

The suspect was in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following his arrest. Authorities had not publicly confirmed whether he had obtained legal representation or whether an attorney had issued a response to the allegations at the time of reporting. The charges remain allegations, and Chrinos is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty in court.

DHS identified Chrinos as a Venezuelan national who entered the United States through Texas in March 2024. The department said he was apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol after entering the country but was subsequently released. Immigration and Customs Enforcement later lodged a detainer against him, requesting that he remain in custody so immigration authorities can pursue the appropriate action when the criminal proceedings permit.

The immigration circumstances surrounding the arrest have also drawn attention because the Trump administration has made border enforcement and the removal of undocumented migrants central elements of its domestic policy. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin used the incident to praise the Secret Service officers involved, saying their intervention prevented a potentially dangerous situation from escalating. His public statement also highlighted the suspect's immigration status and the presence of three firearms in the vehicle.

Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the arrest demonstrated the importance of officers' training and experience in responding to potentially volatile situations. He described the incident as part of what he called a heightened threat environment, pointing to the continued presence of armed individuals around the White House complex. Curran said the agency remained focused on identifying and investigating suspicious individuals before they could pose a danger to the president, other protected officials or members of the public.

The arrest comes amid a series of security incidents and threats involving Trump since his return to the White House. In July 2024, during his presidential campaign, Trump was wounded in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where one attendee was killed and others were injured. In September of the same year, another armed suspect was arrested after being discovered near Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Those incidents prompted renewed scrutiny of the security arrangements surrounding the president and the ability of law enforcement agencies to identify potential threats before they develop into attacks.

Security concerns continued after Trump returned to office. In April 2026, an armed suspect was arrested following a security breach at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where Trump and other senior officials were attending the event. The incident raised questions about the protection of presidential appearances outside the White House itself. Another armed encounter occurred near a White House security checkpoint in May, when Secret Service officers shot and killed a man after he opened fire near the area.

The latest arrest adds to the challenges facing agencies responsible for protecting the president, particularly in a political environment where threats can emerge from individuals acting independently and without an established organizational connection. The Secret Service is responsible for protecting the president and securing designated areas around the White House, working alongside other federal and local law enforcement agencies to identify and respond to potential threats.

Although authorities have not publicly established whether Chrinos had a detailed operational plan, the discovery of three firearms and ammunition in a stolen vehicle near the White House has placed the circumstances of his arrest under close scrutiny. Investigators will need to establish how he obtained the weapons, why he was occupying a vehicle reported stolen and whether his alleged statements reflected an identifiable intention to harm the president. The criminal proceedings will also determine the evidence supporting the individual charges.

For now, Chrinos remains in custody as the legal process continues, while DHS and the Secret Service have presented the arrest as an intervention that prevented a potentially dangerous encounter from escalating. The allegations against him have not yet been tested at trial, and further details about his background, the weapons and the circumstances leading to his presence near the White House may emerge as the case moves through the courts.VENEZUELAN NATIONAL ARRESTED NEAR WHITE HOUSE WITH THREE GUNS IN STOLEN VEHICLE AFTER ALLEGED THREAT TO KILL TRUMP

WASHINGTON, November 7, 2026 A Venezuelan national has been arrested near the White House after U.S. Secret Service officers discovered three firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition inside a stolen vehicle he was occupying, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleging that the suspect had threatened to kill President Donald Trump.

The suspect, identified as Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, was taken into custody late Thursday, November 5, after a Secret Service officer on patrol noticed a blue Ford F-150 parked on Constitution Avenue, close to the White House complex. According to a criminal complaint filed in D.C. Superior Court, the officer approached the vehicle shortly before midnight after observing the man inside and initially conducted what was described as a welfare check.

When the officer knocked on the vehicle's window and asked whether he was all right and whether he had any weapons, Chrinos allegedly nodded in response and made a finger-gun gesture, according to the affidavit. The encounter subsequently led to the discovery of several weapons and the determination that the vehicle had been reported stolen.

The criminal complaint states that Chrinos communicated with investigators through Google Translate after getting out of the vehicle. He allegedly told officers that he had a gun because someone had tried to kill him with it and that he had taken it away from them. He also reportedly indicated that the weapon was inside a brown bag. Investigators subsequently searched the vehicle and recovered three firearms, including a MAC-10 machine pistol, a Glock 43X handgun and an AR-15 rifle, alongside dozens of rounds of ammunition.

The Department of Homeland Security provided an additional account of the encounter, alleging that Chrinos told officers he had heard voices in his head instructing him to travel to Washington, D.C., and kill President Trump. DHS included the alleged statement in its public account of the arrest, although ABC News reported that the specific remarks about killing the president were not included in the criminal complaint affidavit. The distinction is significant because the alleged threat has been publicly attributed to the department's account rather than presented as a statement reproduced in the court document.

U.S. authorities have not announced that Chrinos reached the White House grounds or attempted to enter the presidential residence. The available account establishes that he was found in a vehicle parked on Constitution Avenue near the White House complex, where the Secret Service maintains a security presence. The discovery of multiple firearms in a vehicle reported stolen, combined with the alleged threat against the president, nevertheless prompted a serious law enforcement response.

Chrinos faces several criminal charges, including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft, receiving stolen property, carrying a pistol without a license and carrying a rifle without a license. DHS also listed charges relating to the unlawful transportation and possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as possession of certain dangerous weapons. He made an initial appearance in D.C. Superior Court on Friday and was being held without bond, according to court information cited by ABC News.

The suspect was in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following his arrest. Authorities had not publicly confirmed whether he had obtained legal representation or whether an attorney had issued a response to the allegations at the time of reporting. The charges remain allegations, and Chrinos is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty in court.

DHS identified Chrinos as a Venezuelan national who entered the United States through Texas in March 2024. The department said he was apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol after entering the country but was subsequently released. Immigration and Customs Enforcement later lodged a detainer against him, requesting that he remain in custody so immigration authorities can pursue the appropriate action when the criminal proceedings permit.

The immigration circumstances surrounding the arrest have also drawn attention because the Trump administration has made border enforcement and the removal of undocumented migrants central elements of its domestic policy. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin used the incident to praise the Secret Service officers involved, saying their intervention prevented a potentially dangerous situation from escalating. His public statement also highlighted the suspect's immigration status and the presence of three firearms in the vehicle.

Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the arrest demonstrated the importance of officers' training and experience in responding to potentially volatile situations. He described the incident as part of what he called a heightened threat environment, pointing to the continued presence of armed individuals around the White House complex. Curran said the agency remained focused on identifying and investigating suspicious individuals before they could pose a danger to the president, other protected officials or members of the public.

The arrest comes amid a series of security incidents and threats involving Trump since his return to the White House. In July 2024, during his presidential campaign, Trump was wounded in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where one attendee was killed and others were injured. In September of the same year, another armed suspect was arrested after being discovered near Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Those incidents prompted renewed scrutiny of the security arrangements surrounding the president and the ability of law enforcement agencies to identify potential threats before they develop into attacks.

Security concerns continued after Trump returned to office. In April 2026, an armed suspect was arrested following a security breach at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where Trump and other senior officials were attending the event. The incident raised questions about the protection of presidential appearances outside the White House itself. Another armed encounter occurred near a White House security checkpoint in May, when Secret Service officers shot and killed a man after he opened fire near the area.

The latest arrest adds to the challenges facing agencies responsible for protecting the president, particularly in a political environment where threats can emerge from individuals acting independently and without an established organizational connection. The Secret Service is responsible for protecting the president and securing designated areas around the White House, working alongside other federal and local law enforcement agencies to identify and respond to potential threats.

Although authorities have not publicly established whether Chrinos had a detailed operational plan, the discovery of three firearms and ammunition in a stolen vehicle near the White House has placed the circumstances of his arrest under close scrutiny. Investigators will need to establish how he obtained the weapons, why he was occupying a vehicle reported stolen and whether his alleged statements reflected an identifiable intention to harm the president. The criminal proceedings will also determine the evidence supporting the individual charges.

For now, Chrinos remains in custody as the legal process continues, while DHS and the Secret Service have presented the arrest as an intervention that prevented a potentially dangerous encounter from escalating. The allegations against him have not yet been tested at trial, and further details about his background, the weapons and the circumstances leading to his presence near the White House may emerge as the case moves through the courts.