Oregon Man Arrested With Arsenal Near U.S. Capitol

Nolan R. Churan, a 23-year-old man from Oregon, was arrested on the U.S. Capitol grounds after police discovered his Subaru Outback parked in a congressional staff-only area filled with an arsenal of weapons, including a rifle, handgun, multiple knives, axes, a rapier sword, a bow and arrow, and a halberd. Police were alerted to the vehicle around 9 a.m. and found that Churan did not have a parking permit and was not near the car initially, but he admitted to having guns inside when apprehended near the Capitol's north barricade. Authorities have charged Churan with several offenses such as carrying firearms without licenses, possessing a dangerous weapon, and having unregistered firearms and ammunition. Capitol Police emphasized that, so far, there appears to be no direct connection between Churan's presence and the activities of Congress. The investigation is ongoing to determine his motive for being on Capitol grounds. Churan has no prior criminal record in Oregon.