Armed man arrested at golf course in California after scoping out security before Trump visit

An armed man was arrested at a golf course in California after scoping out security days before a President Trump was set to visit the Golden State, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bilal Essayli said 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele was ar

Investigators say a man was arrested after he brought a loaded gun and ammunition to the Trump National Golf Club in California, gave a false identity and was seen recording preparations for President Trump's upcoming visit. Nicole Sganga has more.

The suspect faces firearms-related charges, while his motives are under investigation.

Federal authorities have filed a firearms charge against a 38-year-old man who was arrested near Trump National Golf Club on Sunday.

Authorities say they have arrested a man who was walking the grounds and appeared to be monitoring security planning at President Donald Trump’s California golf course ahead of the president’s visit

It's the latest security threat thwarted against the US President, who has been the subject of many death threats.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said they recovered a loaded pistol in his car.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said they recovered a loaded pistol in his car.

He allegedly approached federal agents and falsely claimed he worked for the State Department and was assigned to a security detail.

Armed man arrested at Trump’s California golf course  CNN

Investigators searched the suspect's home, where they found an assault-style rifle, a pistol, a bulletproof vest, high-capacity magazines, ammunition, two radios as well as 'multiple notebooks containing concerning statements.'

Investigators searched the suspect's home, where they found an assault-style rifle, a pistol, a bulletproof vest, high-capacity magazines, ammunition, two radios as well as 'multiple notebooks containing concerning statements.'

Armed Man Arrested at Trump’s L.A. Golf Course Days Before President’s Visit  WSJ

An armed man was arrested at the US President Donald Trump's golf course in Los Angeles two days before the US leader's visit on Tuesday, the local sheriff's office said.

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department says federal agents saw the 38-year-old Californian photographing the grounds two days ago.

A man carrying ammunition and with a gun in his car was arrested on Sunday at US President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course after appearing to monitor security preparations two days ahead of Trump’s fundraiser there, authorities said on Tuesday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Jeanine John T

LOS ANGELES: An armed man was arrested at President Donald Trump's golf course in Los Angeles two days before the US leader's visit on Tuesday (Aug 4), the local sheriff's office said.The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele from nearby Downey, California, was arrested on Sunday afternoon at the golf c

The suspect had already been under investigation by El Segundo police on suspicion of robbery. He was also arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon and possessing prohibited ammunition.

A man was arrested with a cache of weapons in his home and vehicle Sunday in Rancho Palos Verdes ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to his own Trump National Golf Club.

Loaded pistol and rifle among items found in suspect's pocket, car and home following arrest, police say.

A man was arrested near President Trump's golf course while allegedly monitoring security preparations. Authorities found a loaded pistol and ammunition in his vehicle and home. He faces multiple felony charges, including robbery and weapons offenses. The suspect pleaded not guilty and was ordered to stay away from the

The incident comes amid an already heightened security environment surrounding Trump following attempted attacks targeting him.

An armed man was arrested at President Donald Trump's golf course in Los Angeles two days before the US leader's visit on Tuesday, the local sheriff's office said.

Police in California arrested a man at US President Donald Trump's golf course in Los Angeles two days before Mr Trump was due to visit, the local sheriff's office said.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department arrested an armed man outside Trump National Golf Club in California on Sunday, just days before President Donald Trump was to attend a Republican National Committee dinner at his venue. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele, was spotted by plainclothes fe

A man carrying ammunition has been arrested after appearing to monitor security preparations at Donald Trump's golf course near Los Angeles (LA) two days prior to the US president's visit, authorities have said.

Jeanine John Taele allegedly took photos and videos of property days before president’s visit Los Angeles county sheriff’s deputies arrested an armed California man over the weekend who was seen surveilling Donald Trump’s golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, days before the president was set to arrive there for an event

Published Aug 05, 2026, 08:33 AMUpdated Aug 05, 2026, 08:34 AMLOS ANGELES – An armed man was arrested at President Donald Trump’s golf course in Los Angeles two days before the US leader’s expected visit on Aug 4, the local sheriff’s office said.The man, identified as a 38-year-old from nearby Downey, California, was s

Jeanine John Taele was found to be carrying hollow-point ammunition in his pocket and a loaded weapon in his vehicle

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Jeanine John Taele, 38, was taking photos and video and had a 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket.

FBI Agents Arrest Heavily Armed Man at Trump Golf Course: REPORT

Jeanine John Taele, 38, was detained by Los Angeles County sheriff's officers after being seen taking pictures and sussing security activities at Trump's golf course

Armed Man Arrested At Trump Golf Course In California After Seemingly Monitoring Security  Forbes

Authorities also described multiple notebooks containing “concerning statements.”

The man has been detained after he was found armed at the golf course days before the president was due to host a fundraiser

Trump is scheduled to headline a Republican National Committee fundraising dinner at a golf club his family owns in the Los Angeles suburb of Rancho Palos Verdes on Tuesday.

The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.

Evelyn Hockstein / REUTERS California cops say they have arrested an armed man at Donald Trump’s golf course just two days before the president’s Tuesday visit. The man was walking the grounds of the Rancho Palos Verdes club in Southern California carrying a 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket, the Los Ange

Authorities on Sunday arrested a man who was walking the grounds and appeared to be monitoring security planning at U.S. President Donald Trump’s California golf course two days ahead of the president’s visit.

'Suspicious man with weapons cache' arrested at Trump golf course ahead of President's visit  GB News

The 38-year-old man has been arrested after he was spotted taking pictures at the golf course just days before the US President was due to host a fundraiser there

Authorities on Sunday arrested a man who was walking the grounds and appeared to be monitoring security planning at President Donald Trump's California golf course two days ahead of the president's visit.

The suspect was seen taking photos and videos of the Trump National Golf Club grounds in Los Angeles County over the weekend, authorities said.

Police Arrest Man Who Appeared To Be Monitoring Security At Trump Golf Course  HuffPost

A man allegedly photographing security preparations at Trump National Golf Club was found with weapons, body armor and concerning notebooks.

Authorities say a man carrying ammo was monitoring security at Trump golf course near LA  AP News

Authorities arrested a man with ammo and apparently monitoring security at Trump golf course near LA  Toronto Star

Hours before President Donald Trump is scheduled to headline a Tuesday evening fundraiser at his Rancho Palos Verdes golf course, authorities announced that they had arrested a heavily armed individual seen wandering the grounds Sunday.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s investigators today announced the weekend arrest of a man who was allegedly taking photos and videos at President Donald Trump’s Rancho Palos Verdes golf club and “appearing to monitor security-planning activities.” Trump is scheduled to speak at a Republican National Committee fundraiser a

Authorities arrested an armed man outside President Donald Trump’s Southern California golf course ahead of the president’s scheduled visit Tuesday, officials announced.  Jeanine John Taele, 38, was arrested Sunday outside Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes after FBI agents allegedly found him carrying an

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