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Man arrested with firearm outside Trump rally in Coachella Valley

Man arrested with firearm outside Trump rally in Coachella Valley

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California authorities announced that an arrest was made ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally in California on Saturday.

Shortly before 5 p.m., officers assigned to Trump's rally in the Coachella Valley contacted the driver of a black SUV at a checkpoint at the intersection of Avenue 52 and Celebration Drive.

The male driver, whom officers identified as Vem Miller, a 49-year-old Las Vegas resident, was found to be illegally in possession of a shotgun, a loaded handgun and a high-capacity magazine.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally at Calhoun Ranch on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Coachella, California.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally at Calhoun Ranch on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Coachella, California. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Officials said Miller was taken into custody without incident and later booked at the John J. Benoit Detention Center on charges of possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a high capacity magazine.

“This incident had no impact on the safety of former President Trump or those attending the event,” the Riverside Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

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Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Deputy Coronado at the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station at (760) 836-1600.

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