Man Arrested at Capitol Smelling of Fuel With a Torch

A man with a torch, flare gun, and smelling of fuel was arrested at the Capitol Visitor Center on Tuesday, Capitol Police said.

The man was stopped during the screening process, police said. The Capitol Visitor Center is closed for tours while the investigation is ongoing, police said.

According to reporter Chad Pegram, the man’s clothes were removed immediately, and he had other flammable liquids with him.