The U.S. Capitol police arrested a staffer from Democrat Representative Joe Morelle’s office.
The U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement, “At approximately 8:45 a.m., a House staffer entered the Cannon House Office Building and put his bag through screening. USCP officers noticed what appeared to be ammunition on the X-ray screen.”
“After a hand search of the bag, officers found four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition. The staffer told the officers that he forgot the ammunition was in the bag,” added the U.S. Capitol Police.
Michael Hopkins, 38, of Rep. Morelle’s office, was arrested and “charged with unlawful possession of ammunition including a high-capacity magazine.”
🚨A Democratic House staffer for Rep. Joe Morelle, Michael Hopkins, was arrested at the Capitol on Monday after security found ammunition, including four magazines and 11 rounds, in his bag, according to Capitol Police. pic.twitter.com/0iQ0xuhe56
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 2, 2024
US Capitol Police arrest House Democrat staff member after finding ammo in bag
If a Republican staffer had done this, it would be labeled as an insurrection. Since it’s a Democrat staffer, it will be dismissed as a mistake. Watch how the media frames it.https://t.co/ucqMKHzEdz
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_)