Members of the National Guard stop an automobile at a checkpoint on January 16, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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A Virginia male who revealed authorities an unapproved inauguration credential at a checkpoint along the border protecting downtown Washington, D.C., ahead of Inauguration Day was detained after a weapon and numerous rounds of ammo were discovered in his automobile, authorities stated.
Wesley Allen Beeler, of Front Royal, brought up to a security checkpoint at North Capitol Street and E Street Northwest about 6: 30 p.m. Friday in a white Ford 150 truck with Virginia tags and gun-related decals, according to U.S. Capitol Police records.
The truck Beeler was driving was embellished with gun decals, consisting of ones that stated “Assault Life” and “If they come for your guns, Give ‘Em your bullets first.”
Police state Beeler provided a credential that was unapproved. Authorities didn’t right away offer more information on what sort of paperwork Beeler presumably tried to offer.
When the credential didn’t compare with a list of individuals licensed to get in the inauguration border, U.S. Capitol Police officers performed even more searches.
A weapon with a high-capacity publication placed and ammo were discovered in the automobile, authorities stated. The weapon was not signed up in Washington, D.C., authorities stated.
Police state they likewise discovered “509 9MM rounds of hollow point & ball ammunition” and 21 12-evaluate shotgun shells.
Beeler was detained and required to U.S. Capitol Police Headquarters for processing.
Beeler is charged with bring a hidden weapon, having an unregistered gun, illegal ownership of ammo and ownership of a big capability ammo feeding gadget, according to D.C. authorities.
