Heavily-armed suspect filmed Trump security at California golf course as modified weapons, mugshot seen for first time

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

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

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.

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

Deputies arrested an armed man Sunday outside Trump National Golf Club in California, days before President Donald Trump's visit to the club Tuesday.

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

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 two days ahead of the president’s visit

A ssearch of Jeanine John Taele home uncovered an illegally modified weapons and notebooks that contained “concerning statements"

A man with weapons in his home and vehicle who appeared to be “monitoring security-planning activities” at the Los Angeles-area Trump National Golf Course was arrested days before a planned presidential visit, the county sheriff’s department said Tuesday.

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.

Armed man arrested at Trump’s CA golf course  CNN

'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

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

Authorities Arrested A Man With Ammo And Apparently Monitoring Security At Trump Golf Course Near LA  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