Secret Service Detains Man Near White House Who Claimed Voices Told Him to Kill Trump
DHS says Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos admitted to having three guns and dozens of rounds in a stolen vehicle on Constitution Avenue.
By Aaron Foster ·
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Thursday that the U.S. Secret Service arrested Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos near the White House after the man threatened to kill President Donald Trump. Agents located Chrinos’ vehicle parked on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., after observing what they described as suspicious behavior.
During the confrontation, Chrinos stated that he heard voices in his head instructing him to travel to Washington and kill the president. Agents subsequently determined the vehicle had been reported stolen. Chrinos admitted to keeping weapons inside the car. A search revealed three distinct firearms, including one rifle, along with dozens of cartridges.
According to DHS, Chrinos is an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela. He now faces multiple federal and local charges. The list includes possession of a rifle outside a residence or business, three counts of unlawful transportation of a firearm, and three counts of possessing unregistered weapons.
Additional charges cite carrying a pistol without a license, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft, and receiving stolen property. DHS confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement filed a detainer for Chrinos with the U.S. Marshals Service. He remains in federal custody.
The arrest occurred on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The Department of Homeland Security released the details of the incident in a public statement. The agency noted that the vehicle was found parked near the executive mansion. Chrinos has not yet been arraigned.
