OAN Staff Brooke Mallory
3:40pm – Monday, December 2, 2024
A 38-year-old staffer for a House Democrat whose LinkedIn role lists him as director of “communications + policy” was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police after he allegedly tried to enter the Cannon House office building Thursday morning with ammunition. was detained.
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twenty fiveth The New York Congressional District is represented by Democratic Congressman Joe Morrell, whose office provides information to media outlets. 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 officers noticed what appeared to be ammunition on the X-ray screen,” the Capitol Police Department said. police said. fox news.
“Officers searched the bag and found four magazines and 11 rounds of ammunition. Officers told officers they had forgotten the ammunition was in the bag,” the statement continued. .
Michael Hopkins, 38, Morrell's communications director, is now charged with unlawful possession of ammunition, including possession of a high-capacity magazine, according to the Capitol Police.
On Monday morning, Morrell's office announced that it was receiving more details about the arrest.
“As the ranking member of the House Administration Committee, Rep. Morrell is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure workplace for everyone,” the statement said.
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