California Man Charged After Wooden Guillotine Found Near Capitol

California Man Charged After Wooden Guillotine Found Near Capitol

U. S.

Capitol Police detained a 35-year-old California man on August 22 after officers discovered a wooden guillotine in the bed of his pickup truck parked near the Capitol, charging him with carrying a dangerous weapon. Earlier reporting by AP News described the device as a guillotine and noted the arrest took place near the Capitol complex.

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Philan-Tam-Duy Le U.S. Capitol Police

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U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, United States Julian, California, United States

Articles

August 26, 2026
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California man charged with misdemeanor weapon after bringing wooden guillotine to Capitol grounds
California man charged with misdemeanor weapon after bringing wooden guillotine to Capitol grounds

The Guardian • 26 Aug 21:14

A 35-year-old California resident pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor weapon charge after a wooden guillotine was found in his truck near the U.S. Capitol; a judge denied prosecutors' request to keep him detained.

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Man arrested in Washington after guillotine found in truck near Capitol
Man arrested in Washington after guillotine found in truck near Capitol

USA Today • 26 Aug 15:24

U.S. Capitol Police detained a 35-year-old California resident after discovering a guillotine in the bed of his pickup truck parked outside the Capitol, charging him with carrying a dangerous weapon.

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Man arrested near Capitol with guillotine in truck after driving from California
Man arrested near Capitol with guillotine in truck after driving from California

CNN • 26 Aug 11:37

U.S. Capitol Police detained a 35-year-old California resident who was transporting a guillotine in his pickup truck near the Supreme Court, citing a dangerous weapon charge.

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San Diego man arrested near Supreme Court with guillotine in truck
San Diego man arrested near Supreme Court with guillotine in truck

Los Angeles Times • 26 Aug 04:13

U.S. Capitol Police detained a 35-year-old Southern California resident near the Supreme Court after finding a guillotine in the back of his pickup, while investigators examine his motives.

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Man arrested after guillotine found in pickup truck near Capitol
Man arrested after guillotine found in pickup truck near Capitol

NBC News • 26 Aug 01:42

U.S. Capitol Police detained a 35-year-old California resident who was transporting a guillotine in his truck after it was spotted near the Capitol and Supreme Court buildings.

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California man detained near Capitol with alleged guillotine in truck
California man detained near Capitol with alleged guillotine in truck

AP News • 26 Aug 00:12

U.S. Capitol Police arrested a 35-year-old California resident after finding a device they described as a guillotine in the bed of his pickup truck parked near the Capitol complex.

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