(WASHINGTON) –Early this morning, Special Agents from the Secret Service Washington Field Office
and officers from the Metropolitan Police Department investigated a report of a potential threat against
Secret Service protectees. The Secret Service received information from a concerned citizen and Trump
International Hotel Security staff. An individual was subsequently located at the Trump International
Hotel in Washington, D.C. Agents and officers recovered a semi-automatic assault style rifle and a
handgun in the individual’s vehicle. Bryan Moles of Pennsylvania was arrested by MPD officers for
illegal possession of the firearms.
At no time were any Secret Service protectees at risk. “The Secret Service greatly appreciates its strong
partnership with the Metropolitan Police Department, the Pennsylvania State Police, and all of our law
enforcement partners. This investigation is still new and ongoing,” said Special Agent in Charge Brian
Ebert, Secret Service Washington Field Office.