“Fence jumper” arrested by US Capitol Police today.
On Monday, April 26th, the US Capitol Police has confirmed that they have in custody a “fence jumper”, who entered without permission inside the perimeter fence.
“At 11:38 pm a man scaled the fence along First Street, SW. The suspect, 22-year-old Marc Beauchamp of Henrico, VA, was immediately stopped by several officers and arrested for unlawful entry,” the US Capitol Police said in a statement.
Following an investigation, it has been revealed that “The suspect illegally parked a vehicle on the grass near the Lincoln Memorial.”
At this time, investigators believe this was an isolated incident but the investigation is ongoing.
USCP Officers Stop Fence Jumper: pic.twitter.com/WDJLHPw3y4
— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) April 26, 2021
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