Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer

[Doc7505]

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer​

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning

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2 Dec 2024 ~~ By Paula Bolyard

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning after he was caught trying to smuggle ammo into the Cannon House Office Building.
The staffer works for Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), who currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is the Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.
The USCP said in a statement:

At approximately 8:45 a.m., a House staffer entered the Cannon House Office Building and put his bag through screening. USCP officers noticed what appeared to be ammunition on the x-ray screen. After a hand search of the bag, officers found four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition. The staffer told the officers that he forgot the ammunition was in the bag. 38-year-old Michael Hopkins was arrested, and he is facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition, including one charge for possession of a high-capacity magazine.”​

Perhaps he "forgot" about the ammo in the same way I've forgotten which lake my AR-15s disappeared into after that tragic boating accident last year. Or maybe it was just an innocent mistake, and he didn't remember the four mags bumping around in the bottom of his gym bag.
~Snip~
The suspect, Michael Hopkins, is listed as Morelle's communications director. He's also worked for Charlie Cris (ew) and the Hillary for America campaign. Lately, he's been tweeting/retweeting a lot about trans bathrooms in Congress and congressional offices. Make of that what you will.
It'll be interesting to see if the leftist media covers this story. If it were, say, someone who worked for Matt Gaetz, this story would be headline news with wall-to-wall coverage. Don't hold your breath.

Commentary:
Seems a bit scary given the fact that Hopkins is both anti-gun and very anti-Trump.
What did he have planned?
The law about permits for ammo is stupid, but it is what it is and that’s what the voters in DC apparently want.
However, carrying a mag full of ammo into the Cannon House Office building makes me wonder where is said firearm. Does Hopkins have a permit for it. When and where was that firearm purchased?
Only for someone with morals. Biden could issue a pardon for the guy. I mean, it is called the Cannon House Office Building, isn't it? Natural mistake.

 

[Thunk]

Seems a bit scary given the fact that Hopkins is both anti-gun and very anti-Trump.
What did he have planned?

Bring a gun in one piece at a time & take Trump out when he gets the chance

 

[Concerned American]

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer​

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning

pjmedia.com

2 Dec 2024 ~~ By Paula Bolyard

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning after he was caught trying to smuggle ammo into the Cannon House Office Building.
The staffer works for Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), who currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is the Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.
The USCP said in a statement:

At approximately 8:45 a.m., a House staffer entered the Cannon House Office Building and put his bag through screening. USCP officers noticed what appeared to be ammunition on the x-ray screen. After a hand search of the bag, officers found four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition. The staffer told the officers that he forgot the ammunition was in the bag. 38-year-old Michael Hopkins was arrested, and he is facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition, including one charge for possession of a high-capacity magazine.”​

Perhaps he "forgot" about the ammo in the same way I've forgotten which lake my AR-15s disappeared into after that tragic boating accident last year. Or maybe it was just an innocent mistake, and he didn't remember the four mags bumping around in the bottom of his gym bag.
~Snip~
The suspect, Michael Hopkins, is listed as Morelle's communications director. He's also worked for Charlie Cris (ew) and the Hillary for America campaign. Lately, he's been tweeting/retweeting a lot about trans bathrooms in Congress and congressional offices. Make of that what you will.
It'll be interesting to see if the leftist media covers this story. If it were, say, someone who worked for Matt Gaetz, this story would be headline news with wall-to-wall coverage. Don't hold your breath.

Commentary:
Seems a bit scary given the fact that Hopkins is both anti-gun and very anti-Trump.
What did he have planned?
The law about permits for ammo is stupid, but it is what it is and that’s what the voters in DC apparently want.
However, carrying a mag full of ammo into the Cannon House Office building makes me wonder where is said firearm. Does Hopkins have a permit for it. When and where was that firearm purchased?
Only for someone with morals. Biden could issue a pardon for the guy. I mean, it is called the Cannon House Office Building, isn't it? Natural mistake.

Next Biden pardon, coming up.

 

[White 6]

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer​

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning

pjmedia.com

2 Dec 2024 ~~ By Paula Bolyard

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning after he was caught trying to smuggle ammo into the Cannon House Office Building.
The staffer works for Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), who currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is the Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.
The USCP said in a statement:

At approximately 8:45 a.m., a House staffer entered the Cannon House Office Building and put his bag through screening. USCP officers noticed what appeared to be ammunition on the x-ray screen. After a hand search of the bag, officers found four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition. The staffer told the officers that he forgot the ammunition was in the bag. 38-year-old Michael Hopkins was arrested, and he is facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition, including one charge for possession of a high-capacity magazine.”​

Perhaps he "forgot" about the ammo in the same way I've forgotten which lake my AR-15s disappeared into after that tragic boating accident last year. Or maybe it was just an innocent mistake, and he didn't remember the four mags bumping around in the bottom of his gym bag.
~Snip~
The suspect, Michael Hopkins, is listed as Morelle's communications director. He's also worked for Charlie Cris (ew) and the Hillary for America campaign. Lately, he's been tweeting/retweeting a lot about trans bathrooms in Congress and congressional offices. Make of that what you will.
It'll be interesting to see if the leftist media covers this story. If it were, say, someone who worked for Matt Gaetz, this story would be headline news with wall-to-wall coverage. Don't hold your breath.

Commentary:
Seems a bit scary given the fact that Hopkins is both anti-gun and very anti-Trump.
What did he have planned?
The law about permits for ammo is stupid, but it is what it is and that’s what the voters in DC apparently want.
However, carrying a mag full of ammo into the Cannon House Office building makes me wonder where is said firearm. Does Hopkins have a permit for it. When and where was that firearm purchased?
Only for someone with morals. Biden could issue a pardon for the guy. I mean, it is called the Cannon House Office Building, isn't it? Natural mistake.

Probably not what the people of Washington voted for, but the House committee, voted for.
If he did not have a weapon with him, it really doesn't concern you, whether he is a permitted carrier, if not carrying. I wouldn't be surprised if it were in his trunk and magazines in his bag from going to the range, over the weekend.

 

[The Duke]

4 magazines, 11 rounds. Outrage not found.
What caliber gun, hmm?

 

[Thunk]

Did they check his office/work area? Maybe the gun is already in there.

 

[Doc7505]

Bring a gun in one piece at a time & take Trump out when he gets the chance

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/andy-harris-gun/2021/01/21/81c7ba90-5c63-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

 

[shockedcanadian]

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer​

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning

pjmedia.com

2 Dec 2024 ~~ By Paula Bolyard

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning after he was caught trying to smuggle ammo into the Cannon House Office Building.
The staffer works for Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), who currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is the Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.
The USCP said in a statement:

At approximately 8:45 a.m., a House staffer entered the Cannon House Office Building and put his bag through screening. USCP officers noticed what appeared to be ammunition on the x-ray screen. After a hand search of the bag, officers found four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition. The staffer told the officers that he forgot the ammunition was in the bag. 38-year-old Michael Hopkins was arrested, and he is facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition, including one charge for possession of a high-capacity magazine.”​

Perhaps he "forgot" about the ammo in the same way I've forgotten which lake my AR-15s disappeared into after that tragic boating accident last year. Or maybe it was just an innocent mistake, and he didn't remember the four mags bumping around in the bottom of his gym bag.
~Snip~
The suspect, Michael Hopkins, is listed as Morelle's communications director. He's also worked for Charlie Cris (ew) and the Hillary for America campaign. Lately, he's been tweeting/retweeting a lot about trans bathrooms in Congress and congressional offices. Make of that what you will.
It'll be interesting to see if the leftist media covers this story. If it were, say, someone who worked for Matt Gaetz, this story would be headline news with wall-to-wall coverage. Don't hold your breath.

Commentary:
Seems a bit scary given the fact that Hopkins is both anti-gun and very anti-Trump.
What did he have planned?
The law about permits for ammo is stupid, but it is what it is and that’s what the voters in DC apparently want.
However, carrying a mag full of ammo into the Cannon House Office building makes me wonder where is said firearm. Does Hopkins have a permit for it. When and where was that firearm purchased?
Only for someone with morals. Biden could issue a pardon for the guy. I mean, it is called the Cannon House Office Building, isn't it? Natural mistake.

Interesting.

Manchurian Candidate?

 

[LeftofLeft]

Democrats like guns, too. The problem is they don’t want their political opponents to have them too.

The NRA and its members should support this young Democrat!

 

[ColonelAngus]

Typical leftist.

 

[White 6]

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/andy-harris-gun/2021/01/21/81c7ba90-5c63-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

You do know the difference between Cannon House Office building for congressional offices and staff, the restaurant, barbershop building, etc and the White House, don't you? Get a life

 

[scruffy]

No one "forgets" there's four magazines and extra ammo in a backpack.

 

[Rambunctious]

Four mags and only 11 rounds?... sounds like a mistake... or a test run...

 

[Concerned American]

Four mags and only 11 rounds?... sounds like a mistake... or a test run...

I forgot I had a single 9mm round in my pocket when I arrived at the airport once. I discovered it when I reached into my pocket to return the rental car keys. LOL, the rental clerk was a recreational shooter and recipient of a forgotten round.

 

[Rambunctious]

I forgot I had a single 9mm round in my pocket when I arrived at the airport once. I discovered it when I reached into my pocket to return the rental car keys. LOL, the rental clerk was a recreational shooter and recipient of a forgotten round.

Good point... We can see how this can happen... because we own guns...

 

[Kilroy2]

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer​

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning

pjmedia.com

2 Dec 2024 ~~ By Paula Bolyard

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning after he was caught trying to smuggle ammo into the Cannon House Office Building.
The staffer works for Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), who currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is the Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.
The USCP said in a statement:

At approximately 8:45 a.m., a House staffer entered the Cannon House Office Building and put his bag through screening. USCP officers noticed what appeared to be ammunition on the x-ray screen. After a hand search of the bag, officers found four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition. The staffer told the officers that he forgot the ammunition was in the bag. 38-year-old Michael Hopkins was arrested, and he is facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition, including one charge for possession of a high-capacity magazine.”​

Perhaps he "forgot" about the ammo in the same way I've forgotten which lake my AR-15s disappeared into after that tragic boating accident last year. Or maybe it was just an innocent mistake, and he didn't remember the four mags bumping around in the bottom of his gym bag.
~Snip~
The suspect, Michael Hopkins, is listed as Morelle's communications director. He's also worked for Charlie Cris (ew) and the Hillary for America campaign. Lately, he's been tweeting/retweeting a lot about trans bathrooms in Congress and congressional offices. Make of that what you will.
It'll be interesting to see if the leftist media covers this story. If it were, say, someone who worked for Matt Gaetz, this story would be headline news with wall-to-wall coverage. Don't hold your breath.

Commentary:
Seems a bit scary given the fact that Hopkins is both anti-gun and very anti-Trump.
What did he have planned?
The law about permits for ammo is stupid, but it is what it is and that’s what the voters in DC apparently want.
However, carrying a mag full of ammo into the Cannon House Office building makes me wonder where is said firearm. Does Hopkins have a permit for it. When and where was that firearm purchased?
Only for someone with morals. Biden could issue a pardon for the guy. I mean, it is called the Cannon House Office Building, isn't it? Natural mistake.

Well obviously he forgot as obviously they will scan the bag and find the ammo.

What was he going to do with the ammo , throw it at somebody.

 

[Unkotare]

It was his lunch. The democrats are always shooting their mouths off.

 

[1srelluc]

I find it more concerning that he didn't have a dedicated range bag.

 

[justoffal]

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer​

Capitol Police Arrest Top Dem Staffer

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning

pjmedia.com

2 Dec 2024 ~~ By Paula Bolyard

Well, this is a bit odd. The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a congressional staffer on Monday morning after he was caught trying to smuggle ammo into the Cannon House Office Building.
The staffer works for Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), who currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is the Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.
The USCP said in a statement:

At approximately 8:45 a.m., a House staffer entered the Cannon House Office Building and put his bag through screening. USCP officers noticed what appeared to be ammunition on the x-ray screen. After a hand search of the bag, officers found four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition. The staffer told the officers that he forgot the ammunition was in the bag. 38-year-old Michael Hopkins was arrested, and he is facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition, including one charge for possession of a high-capacity magazine.”​

Perhaps he "forgot" about the ammo in the same way I've forgotten which lake my AR-15s disappeared into after that tragic boating accident last year. Or maybe it was just an innocent mistake, and he didn't remember the four mags bumping around in the bottom of his gym bag.
~Snip~
The suspect, Michael Hopkins, is listed as Morelle's communications director. He's also worked for Charlie Cris (ew) and the Hillary for America campaign. Lately, he's been tweeting/retweeting a lot about trans bathrooms in Congress and congressional offices. Make of that what you will.
It'll be interesting to see if the leftist media covers this story. If it were, say, someone who worked for Matt Gaetz, this story would be headline news with wall-to-wall coverage. Don't hold your breath.

Commentary:
Seems a bit scary given the fact that Hopkins is both anti-gun and very anti-Trump.
What did he have planned?
The law about permits for ammo is stupid, but it is what it is and that’s what the voters in DC apparently want.
However, carrying a mag full of ammo into the Cannon House Office building makes me wonder where is said firearm. Does Hopkins have a permit for it. When and where was that firearm purchased?
Only for someone with morals. Biden could issue a pardon for the guy. I mean, it is called the Cannon House Office Building, isn't it? Natural mistake.

Doesn't wash...he knows about the x ray screening and he knows how it works.....

 

[Cougarbear]

Well obviously he forgot as obviously they will scan the bag and find the ammo.

What was he going to do with the ammo , throw it at somebody.

Maybe there's a gun stashed somewhere. Doesn't matter.