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SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES
Two people arrested in separate incidents near the White House
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Two people were arrested near Lafayette Square after separate incidents: a car crashed onto a sidewalk, and another man jumped a park barricade. The driver was combative with law enforcement, according to the Secret Service statement quoted by Fox News.
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Why it matters
The incidents occurred near the White House, where security measures can affect access and activity in the surrounding area. The reports do not say whether a lockdown remains in effect.
What happens next
The reports provide no further details about charges, the suspects, or any continuing security restrictions.
Whether authorities announce charges or identify the people arrested
Whether any security restrictions near the White House continue