An employee of a Democratic lawmaker in the United States House of Representatives was arrested at the Capitol on Monday (2), after a regular security check found ammunition in his bag, the Capitol Police reported.
Police identified the employee as Michael Hopkins, who worked for Rep. Joe Morelle, who represents an upstate New York district. Hopkins was found with four ammunition magazines and 11 shell casings, police said. No weapons were recovered.
Morelle’s chief of staff, Jo Stiles, said in a statement that Hopkins was “no longer employed” by the office.
Hopkins could not be reached for immediate comment. The Capitol Police statement said the employee claimed to have forgotten the ammunition was in his bag.
He is accused of illegal possession of ammunition, possession of a high capacity magazine.
“Congressman Morelle is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure workplace for everyone,” Stiles said in the statement.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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