38-year-old armed man arrested near Trump’s golf course shortly before his visit to California

A 38-year-old man has been arrested near U.S. President Donald Trump’s golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, several days before his arrival in the area for a fundraising dinner organized by the Republican Party.

Jeanine John Taele was seen moving around the golf course, taking photographs and filming, while appearing to monitor the security measures. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the arrest was carried out on Sunday following a notification from federal civilian agents.

During the check, authorities found that Taele was also wanted as part of a robbery investigation by the El Segundo Police Department.

Police found a magazine containing 16 rounds of prohibited ammunition, while a loaded handgun and additional ammunition were seized from his vehicle. As a result, he faces charges of carrying a concealed firearm and possessing prohibited ammunition.

The following day, FBI agents and members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force searched his residence in Downey. There, they found an illegally modified AR-style rifle, a .45-caliber handgun, bulletproof vests, high-capacity magazines, substantial quantities of ammunition and notebooks containing material that officials considered concerning.

The investigation is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Secret Service, and authorities have not ruled out additional charges. However, officials said that, so far, no credible threat to the community has been identified and there is no evidence that the suspect was preparing an attack against President Trump.

The incident occurred ahead of Trump’s visit to California, where the president is expected to attend a fundraising event and then travel to Las Vegas. The visit is taking place at a time when political engagements are increasing ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.