Capitol Police Seize Assault Rifle in Traffic Stop, Arrest Driver
- US Capitol Police at a routine security checkpoint confiscated an assault-style rifle from a man driving a delivery truck.
- The driver, Michael J. Donohue, did not appear to be targeting Congress or planning an attack, police said.
- Donohue is charged with possession of an unregistered firearm and ammunition, as well as unlawful activity.
- Assault rifles and weapons of all kinds are prohibited from the Capitol grounds and complex.