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Man with illegal weapons in home, car arrested at Trump golf club in California
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Phil Helsel and Andrew Blankstein | NBC News , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department made the arrest after being contacted by federal agents about a suspicious person.
A man was arrested at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, which is in the Los Angeles area. The arrest occurred on Sunday, and the man had weapons in his home and vehicle. He was found with a loaded magazine in his pocket.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department made the arrest after being contacted by federal agents about a suspicious person. The man, a 38-year-old resident of Downey, was reportedly taking photos and videos on the golf course grounds. Further details about the arrest and the man's intentions are available from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The arrest came days before a planned presidential visit to the area.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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