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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.
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