Officers from the United States Capitol Police (USCP) arrested an individual reported by Robert Julio Garcia, representative from California, after he allegedly threatened to kill him.

In a statement, the USCP announced the arrest of Richard Griffin, who was He is accused of intimidating the congressman, who is originally from Peru. According to a spokesperson for the office of the Democratic politician, who once served as mayor of Long Beach, California, the individual in question attempted to enter the Russell Senate Office Building after having previously sent a message indicating that he would travel to Washington, D.C., to assassinate him. However, the timely intervention of a member of the Capitol Police Rapid Response Team prevented him from entering the building. In this regard, Michael Sullivan, Capitol Police Chief, issued a statement reiterating his commitment to strengthening security at the building to minimize any acts intended to harm the people's representatives. "We will not tolerate any threats against members of Congress, their families, or their staff," he emphasized. The report on the arrest of Richard Griffin describes him as a 43-year-old individual originally from Pennsylvania who has a criminal record. A history of sending emails to congressional offices, as well as to various government officials and law enforcement agencies, could this time result in a more severe penalty from the authorities. Despite the fact that the safety of Democrat Robert Garcia was at risk, his office issued another statement thanking the investigative and surveillance work that led to the arrest of the person who intended to take his life. “Congressman Garcia is in California and is safe.“We thank the United States Capitol Police and the House Sergeant-at-Arms for their swift action and the continued protection they provide to all those who work at and visit the Capitol,” the text reads. It should be noted that, since the arrival of the current federal administration, the Capitol Police have reinforced security on the premises in response to the increase in threats directed at politicians from both parties.