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Armed man arrested near Trump rally in California, authorities say

Armed man arrested near Trump rally in California, authorities say

Man arrested at security checkpoint near Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rally in California faces gun charges after being found in possession of two guns and a high-capacity magazine , authorities said.
The 49-year-old man, a Las Vegas resident, was stopped in a black SUV by Riverside County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Saturday (local time) and taken into custody without incident, according to the office.
“The incident did not affect the safety of former President Trump or event attendees,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release.
Asset when a gunman’s bullet grazed his ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In September, after Secret Service agents discovered him hiding with a rifle near Trump’s Palm Beach golf course. He pleaded not guilty.
Trump’s rally Saturday took place in the Coachella Valley, an area known for its annual music and arts festival.
The sheriff’s office said the arrested man, identified as Vem Miller, was charged with possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine. Further details about the charges were not available.

Jail records show Miller was released on $5,000 bail Saturday. He could not immediately be reached for comment Sunday.