U.S. Capitol Police

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This afternoon our officers seized a guillotine, which they spotted in the bed of a pickup truck along the 100 block of ...
08/25/2026

This afternoon our officers seized a guillotine, which they spotted in the bed of a pickup truck along the 100 block of East Capitol Street.

They noticed the pickup truck, which was illegally parked, just after 3:00 p.m.

The suspect 35-year-old Philan-Tam-Duy Le of Julian, CA, was arrested for Carrying a Dangerous Weapon for being in possession of the guillotine.

The suspect drove here from California. USCP investigators are going through the suspect’s background to learn more about why he came to Washington, DC.

Sometimes you get to be a part of history in this job.We worked with our local, state, & federal partners to ensure the ...
08/24/2026

Sometimes you get to be a part of history in this job.

We worked with our local, state, & federal partners to ensure the Freedom 250 Grand Prix went safely.

Thank you to everyone who secured the historic race -- and for letting our motors take a lap around the track.

Coming to the Capitol this weekend?Update from last post: the Capitol Visitor Center is closed Sunday.
08/22/2026

Coming to the Capitol this weekend?
Update from last post: the Capitol Visitor Center is closed Sunday.

Last week we swore in 24 new officers.Want to build the career of a lifetime? With a starting salary of $86,530, federal...
08/18/2026

Last week we swore in 24 new officers.

Want to build the career of a lifetime? With a starting salary of $86,530, federal benefits, & multiple paths to specialty units – all in our Nation’s Capital – there is something for everyone.

Learn more at https://www.uscp.gov/careers.

National Night Out is a tradition like no other. It's a great time to engage with our community and the law enforcement ...
08/06/2026

National Night Out is a tradition like no other. It's a great time to engage with our community and the law enforcement partners we work with each day to protect the Congress and the U.S. Capitol.

Thank you for planning another incredible National Night Out!

A Mississippi man is facing a gun charge after he drove up to the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol Building with a ha...
07/13/2026

A Mississippi man is facing a gun charge after he drove up to the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol Building with a handgun.

At 11:22 a.m. on Monday, July 13, a man drove a rented Ford Bronco to the North Barricade on Constitution Avenue and asked a United States Capitol Police (USCP) officer for directions to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The officer noticed a handgun on the driver’s lap, so the officer ordered the man to put up his hands. A team of USCP officers surrounded the SUV and took the driver into custody. The driver was arrested without incident within two minutes of pulling up to the North Barricade.

The suspect, 67-year-old Wendell J. Royster of Columbia, MS, is charged with Carrying a Pistol without a License and No Permit. All weapons are prohibited on Capitol Grounds. Royster was not on record with the USCP. Currently, there does not appear to be a nexus to the Congress.

A dog was chained inside the Bronco, so USCP officers provided the dog water until animal control retrieved the dog.

The office puts on a spectacular show! 🎆 🇺🇸
07/10/2026

The office puts on a spectacular show! 🎆 🇺🇸

07/05/2026

Before the music and fireworks, U.S. Capitol Police officers braved the 100+ degree temperatures to secure the grounds before, during and after A Capitol Fourth “A Capitol Fourth” concert on Friday.

Did you attend the 250th celebrations? Happy Independence Day!

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07/05/2026

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