A Venezuelan national was arrested Thursday evening, Nov. 5, near the White House after Secret Service officers discovered multiple firearms and ammunition inside a parked vehicle, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The suspect, identified as Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, allegedly told officers that voices in his head instructed him to travel to Washington, D.C., and kill U.S. President Donald Trump, the department said [1][2]. The vehicle was also reported stolen, and authorities recovered three firearms during a search, according to officials [3][4].
Chrinos remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, while Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an immigration detainer against him. Authorities have not announced a separate charge of attempted assassination.
Arrest Details and Initial Statements
Secret Service officers spotted Chrinos behaving suspiciously inside a parked vehicle on Constitution Avenue, according to DHS. When they confronted him, he said that he heard voices in his head telling him to come to Washington, D.C., and kill Trump, the department stated [5][6].
The search of the vehicle revealed multiple weapons, and authorities determined the car was stolen [4]. Chrinos was taken into custody without incident. The affidavit filed in the case did not include the alleged remarks about voices, according to ABC News [2].
Weapons Recovered and Charges Filed
The search of the vehicle uncovered an AR-15-style rifle, a MAC-10 firearm, a Glock 43X pistol, and dozens of rounds of ammunition, according to DHS. Chrinos was arrested near the White House after acting suspiciously in a vehicle, and he is currently in custody with the US Marshals Service facing legal charges, according to reports [4].
Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues. The case remains under review by federal prosecutors.
Immigration History and Federal Detainer
DHS said the suspect illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas in March 2024. ICE lodged a detainer against Chrinos, the department stated. He remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, officials said [4].
The case has drawn attention to border security and immigration enforcement policies. The DHS has not released additional details about the suspect's immigration proceedings.
Secret Service Response and Prior Threats
Secret Service Director Sean Curran described the encounter as an example of the growing danger posed by armed individuals drawn to the presidential residence. A senior Secret Service official stated in July 2026 that the threat environment for agency protectees, including Trump, is at its highest level ever recorded [7].
Trump survived a July 2024 campaign rally shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a bullet grazed his ear, officials said [8]. Another armed suspect was apprehended near his Florida golf course two months later; Ryan Routh was later convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump and sentenced to life in prison [9].
Earlier this week, another man was detained near the White House after allegedly pointing a finger in a shooting gesture at National Guard personnel, according to authorities. Trump has faced multiple assassination attempts and other security threats in recent years [1][10].
Conclusion: Investigation Ongoing
Authorities continue to investigate the case, and no separate assassination charge has been announced. DHS has not released additional details beyond its initial statements. The arrest adds to heightened security concerns in Washington, officials said.
As the investigation proceeds, Chrinos remains in federal custody. Further charges may be filed pending the outcome of the inquiry.
References
- U.S. Secret Service Arrests Illegal Alien with Guns in Vehicle Near the White House. https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/11/06/us-secret-service-arrests-illegal-alien-guns-vehicle-near-white-house
- Man arrested after Secret Service finds him parked near White House with multiple firearms: Authorities. https://abcnews.com/US/man-arrested-after-secret-service-finds-parked-white/story?id=137930505
- Secret Service arrests armed man near White House. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/armed-man-arrested-near-white-house-secret-service-trump/
- Man says he heard voices telling him to kill Trump. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/secret-service-arrests-man-near-white-house-after-he-said-he-heard-voices-telling-him-to-kill-trump/articleshow/135624258.cms
- Armed man arrested near White House after saying voices told him to kill Trump. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/07/man-arrested-with-guns-near-white-house-after-saying-voices-told-him-to-kill-trump
- Secret Service arrests armed man near White House allegedly threatening to kill Trump. https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/06/politics/secret-service-arrests-armed-man-near-white-house
- Secret Service Official: Threat Level Against Trump Is At All-Time High - NaturalNews.com, July 26, 2026.
- Trump shot survives ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT in Pennsylvania; shooter, one rally attendee killed; others wounded - NaturalNews.com, July 14, 2024.
- BREAKING: Would-Be Trump Assassin Receives Harsh Sentence. https://100percentfedup.com/breaking-would-be-trump-assassin-receives-harsh-sentence/
- Trump Says He’s Not Living in Fear Despite Multiple Assassination Attempts. https://theepochtimes.com/us/trump-says-hes-not-living-in-fear-despite-multiple-assassination-attempts-6081576
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