On Tuesday, August 26, 2026, Capitol Police arrested a 35-year-old man from California after discovering a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked illegally on the eastern edge of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Officers initially spotted the vehicle along the 100 block of East Capitol Street, near the Capitol building, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress.
Authorities are investigating the reasons behind the suspect's presence in Washington. The arrest took place in a highly sensitive area close to several prominent government institutions.
The Capitol Police confirmed the arrest and stated that the investigation is ongoing.
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