Alfred Brock was arrested outside of the US Capitol in Washington DC after saying that he had a package for President Obama. After police questioned him, he admitted to having a rifle in his truck. The man was arrested and charged with possession of an unregistered rifle. Brock has not been accused of threatening the president.Reuters: Man held at U.S. Capitol, had rifle in truck: police (February 10, 2009) Politico.com: Man with delivery for Obama in custody (February 10, 2009) CNN: Man arrested with rifle said he had delivery for Obama (February 10, 2009)
The Capitol Complex
The Capitol complex includes more than a dozen buildings where the majority of the federal legislative and judicial branch works on a daily basis. The complex includes the Capitol building the House and Senate Office Buildings, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Grounds, the Library of Congress , the Supreme Court Building and several other buildings.
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Fast Facts
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Age
64 (in 2009)
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Resides in
Winnfield, Louisiana
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Approached the North gate of the Capitol Complex
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North end of complex includes a Metro station and the Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
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Rifle and ammunition found in the truck
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Charged with possession of an unregistered firearm and unregistered ammunition
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.22 caliber rifle found in his truck
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Has not been accused of threatening the president
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President Obama works at The White House, not the Capitol Complex
