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Secret Service Arrests Man Near White House With Rifle, Ammo In Car Parked Nearby

The Secret Service arrested a man who had a rifle and ammunition in a car that was parked near the White House, CBS' Mark Knoller reports.

The New York Times reports Renae Kapheim, 41, of Davenport, Iowa, consented to a search of his vehicle, which was parked on 16th Street and Constitution Avenue. He's been charged with possession of an illegal firearm.

Knoller tweeted about the incident on Wednesday:

US Secret Service arrests man near White House with 30-30 rifle and ammunition in the truck of his car also parked near WH. .
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) November 19, 2014

USSS spokesman says man approached WH checkpoint at 15th and E saying someone told him to come to the WH.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) November 19, 2014

Under questioning, man took USSS to his car, parked near WH where 30-30 rifle & ammo found in trunk. Man arrested for possession of firearm.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) November 19, 2014

Read more at the New York Times.

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