A man was arrested on Sunday at President Donald Trump’s golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, after being observed taking photos and videos of security preparations ahead of a fundraiser. Authorities identified the suspect as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele, who was found with a 16-round magazine in his pocket and a loaded pistol in his car. Following the arrest, law enforcement searched Taele's home in Downey and discovered multiple firearms, magazines, ammunition, body armor, and notebooks containing unspecified concerning statements.
Taele faces several felony charges, including second-degree robbery and possession of a large-capacity magazine, as well as a misdemeanor charge for carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and was ordered to stay away from the golf course, with bail set at $250,000. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated there is no credible threat to the community. Taele was reportedly under investigation by the El Segundo Police Department for robbery at the time of his arrest.