U.S. Capitol Police arrested a House Democratic staffer Thursday morning on suspicion of trying to bring ammunition into the Cannon House office building.
Office of Congressman Joe Morrell, who represents New York's 25th Congressional District. Told WROC “We will cooperate fully with the investigation.”
“At approximately 8:45 a.m., House staff entered the Cannon House Office Building and submitted the bag for inspection. USCP staff observed what appeared to be ammunition on an X-ray screen,” Capitol Police said on Fox News. said in a statement.
“Upon searching the bag, officers found four magazines and 11 rounds of ammunition. Officers told officers they had forgotten the ammunition was in the bag,” the statement continued. Ta.
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Congressman Joe Morrell speaks at a March 2023 House Administration Committee hearing. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
Capitol Police announced that Michael Hopkins, 38, is now charged with unlawful possession of ammunition, including a charge of possessing a high-capacity magazine.
Morel's office said Monday morning that it was gathering more information about the arrest.
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Congressman Joe Morrell interviews witnesses during a House Rules Committee hearing on the impeachment of President Trump on December 17, 2019. (Jason Andrew/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
“As the ranking member of the House Administration Committee, Rep. Morrell is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure workplace for everyone,” their statement added.
Morrell's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
U.S. Capitol Police took the staffer into custody Monday morning. (Reuters/Elizabeth Franz)
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Morrell's district includes the city of Rochester.
