Suspicious Package Triggers Bomb Squad Response After Fence Breach Near White House
A man was taken into custody this afternoon after reportedly climbing a fence near the White House and dropping a suspicious package, prompting a swift response from federal and local law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% Department's bomb squad.
The incident unfolded at approximately 2:30 p.m. near the southeast side of the Treasury Building complex, which sits adjacent to the White %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%.
Incident Summary
According to a Secret Service spokesperson, the suspect climbed a %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% and was quickly apprehended by Uniformed Division officers. During the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%%, the man dropped a bag on the sidewalk near the fence line, which officers immediately deemed suspicious.
The MPD %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% (EOD) unit was dispatched to investigate. The %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% was ultimately declared safe after being assessed on site.
Video footage from the scene shows bomb technicians in protective gear inspecting the area while roads were %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% NW. The %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% have since been lifted.
Suspect in Custody, Facing Charges
The individual, whose %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% has not been released, was transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. Authorities say the suspect is now facing %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%%, including:
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- Fugitive from justice, due to an outstanding %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_11%% from another jurisdiction
No motive has been confirmed, and the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_12%%.
No Threat to Protected Individuals
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that no protectees were present at the White House complex at the time of the incident. There were no %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_13%%, and the scene was declared safe by early evening.
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