Man Arrested at Trump Golf Course With Weapons Cache Ahead of Presidential Visit
A 38-year-old man was arrested at Trump National Golf Course in Los Angeles after federal agents spotted him photographing security areas and taking videos. Deputies discovered a loaded pistol and ammunition magazines in his vehicle during the arrest.
Arrest at Trump National Golf Course
Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, was arrested Sunday after plainclothes federal agents spotted him walking the golf course grounds taking photographs and videos while appearing to monitor security planning activities, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The incident occurred ahead of President Trump's planned visit to the Southern California location.
Weapons and Ammunition Discovered
During law enforcement's investigation, deputies allegedly recovered a 16-round magazine loaded with hollow-point ammunition from Taele's pants pocket. Authorities then searched his vehicle, which was parked in the golf course parking lot, and recovered a loaded pistol with a round chambered, along with another loaded magazine containing hollow-point ammunition.
Prior Criminal History
Deputies from the Lomita Sheriff's Station responded around 3:30 p.m. and determined Taele was already under investigation for robbery by the El Segundo Police Department. The discovery of the weapons cache during what appeared to be a pre-planned security monitoring operation raised immediate security concerns.
Security Context
The arrest reflects ongoing heightened security measures surrounding the Trump administration. Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Course in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.