Ohio Man Arrested for Attempting to Enter Capitol with Hammer

Christopher Snow, 33, faces charges after a confrontation with Capitol Police when a hammer was found in his backpack.

Christopher Snow, 33, of Canton, Ohio, was arrested after trying to enter the U.S. Capitol with a hammer, leading to a struggle with police.
Capitol Police deployed a Taser to subdue Snow during the altercation, which occurred as the Senate was preparing to vote on crucial legislation.
Snow faces charges of assault on a police officer, with investigations ongoing to determine his motives.
The incident highlights increased security concerns, coming a day after President Biden's State of the Union address and amid rising threats to Congress members.
Capitol Police have been on high alert, investigating over 8,000 threats to Congress members last year, an increase from 2022.