Man arrested with firearm outside Trump rally in Coachella Valley

California authorities announced that an arrest was made ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally in California on Saturday.

Shortly before 5 p.m., officers assigned to Trump's rally in the Coachella Valley contacted the driver of a black SUV at a checkpoint at the intersection of Avenue 52 and Celebration Drive.

The male driver, whom officers identified as Vem Miller, a 49-year-old Las Vegas resident, was found to be illegally in possession of a shotgun, a loaded handgun and a high-capacity magazine.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally at Calhoun Ranch on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Coachella, California. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Officials said Miller was taken into custody without incident and later booked at the John J. Benoit Detention Center on charges of possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a high capacity magazine.

“This incident had no impact on the safety of former President Trump or those attending the event,” the Riverside Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

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Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Deputy Coronado at the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station at (760) 836-1600.

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