Venezuelan man with three guns arrested near White House

Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos was detained Thursday evening after telling police that internal voices commanded him to shoot President Donald Trump. The Department of Homeland Security identified Chrinos, a Venezuelan national, as the individual stopped near the White House. He was in the country without legal status at the time of his arrest.

DHS officials stated that agents observed Chrinos acting suspiciously while seated in a parked vehicle. The car was reported stolen, and Chrinos admitted to possessing weapons. Searchers recovered three guns and dozens of rounds of ammunition from the scene.

Chrinos faces nine charges, including carrying a rifle outside a home or business, unlawful transportation of firearms, and possession of dangerous weapons. Additional counts include unregistered firearms and ammunition, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft, and receiving stolen property.

Sean Curran, director of the U.S. Secret Service, addressed the incident in a written statement. He noted that the event reflects the heightened threat environment around the complex. Curran said he was alarmed by the rising number of armed individuals drawn to the White House, though he expressed confidence in his team's tactics.

Records show Chrinos entered the United States illegally in 2024. He was previously stopped by U.S. Border Patrol and released. Following his Washington arrest, an immigration detainer was placed on him by the U.S. Marshals Service.

The incident occurred on Thursday, November 5. Chrinos remains in custody as the case proceeds through local and federal systems.