WASHINGTON D.C. – While the nation watched a peaceful transfer of power, a shadow operation unfolded on the streets of the nation’s capital. The U.S. Secret Service was busy arresting individuals for a litany of weapons violations during the week surrounding the 59th Presidential Inauguration, according to agency data obtained by Grimy Times. The arrests reveal a disturbing pattern of individuals attempting to carry firearms and ammunition into a heavily secured zone.
The first arrest occurred on January 13th at 17th & E Street, with one individual taken into custody for lacking a D.C. permit, unlawful entry, and possession of unregistered ammunition. The week escalated from there. On January 17th, five arrests were made, including charges of unregistered ammunition, an unregistered firearm, possession of a BB gun, assault on a police officer (by spitting), and even carrying an open container of alcohol alongside illegal weapons. All incidents occurred within a few blocks of the Capitol building and key inauguration sites.
The most concentrated period of arrests took place on January 18th, with two arrests stemming from a single incident at 15th and Independence Avenue NW. Charges included Concealed Possession without License, Unlawful Transport of Firearm, Unregistered Ammunition, Unregistered Firearm and Possession of a High-Capacity Feeding Device. Additionally, two individuals were arrested for Misuse of Tags – their vehicles sporting expired registrations. The Secret Service wasn’t just focused on firearms; they were scrutinizing the details.
The following day, January 19th, saw two more arrests at the intersection of 3rd Street and Massachusetts Avenue, both for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unregistered Ammunition. The pattern continued into Inauguration Day itself, January 20th, with three further arrests. These included possession of unregistered ammunition at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Ave, NW, and another at 12th Street and Independence Ave, NW. A final arrest involved possession of a BB gun on 19th Street and H Street.
These arrests paint a picture of a security perimeter under constant pressure. While the Secret Service maintains these were isolated incidents, the sheer number of weapons-related charges within a single week raises questions about the potential for more serious threats. The agency’s release of this data, while seemingly bureaucratic, provides a glimpse into the undercurrent of potential unrest that simmered beneath the surface of the historic inauguration. Grimy Times will continue to investigate these incidents and report on any further developments.
The U.S. Secret Service has not released the names or ages of those arrested, citing ongoing investigations. However, the agency confirmed that all individuals were turned over to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia for prosecution. Grimy Times has filed Freedom of Information Act requests for the full arrest records and will publish any further details as they become available. The focus remains on uncovering the full scope of these security breaches and the motivations of those involved.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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