Man with three guns and stolen car arrested near White House

Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos was taken into custody on Thursday evening after agents discovered three firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition in his vehicle near the White House. The arrest follows reports that Chrinos told law enforcement voices in his head instructed him to kill President Donald Trump.

The Department of Homeland Security stated that Chrinos, a Venezuelan national present in the country without legal status, was observed acting suspiciously while seated in his parked car. Officials confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen. Upon questioning, Chrinos acknowledged possession of weapons.

Chrinos entered the United States illegally in 2024. He was previously apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol and subsequently released. Following his detention in Washington this week, U.S. Marshals Service officials placed an immigration detainer on him.

Authorities charged Chrinos with nine counts. These include carrying a rifle outside a home or business, unlawful transportation of a firearm on three separate counts, and possession of unregistered firearms and ammunition on three counts each. Additional charges cover possession of dangerous weapons, carrying a pistol without a license, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft, and receiving stolen property.

U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran addressed the incident in a statement. He noted that the event reflects a heightened threat environment and the continued presence of armed individuals near the White House complex. Curran expressed alarm at the rising number of threat cases while affirming confidence in his personnel's response tactics.