Armed Driver From Prince George's Found Passed Out In Vehicle Near U.S. Capitol: Police

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A 31-year-old Prince George's County man has been arrested after United States Capitol Police say he was drunk with a loaded gun behind the wheel of a vehicle just two blocks from the House Congressional Buildings.

USCP police say officers saw a blue Honda Accord stopped in a crosswalk in the 500 block of South Capitol Street SW at around 3 a.m. Tuesday. The car sat there through several traffic light cycles without moving. An officer approached the vehicle who appeared to be asleep. After waking the driver, the officer determined he was under the influence of alcohol.

Officers arrested 31-year-old Angelo Day and discovered a Glock handgun in his vehicle along with four partially loaded magazines - a drum magazine, a high capacity 33-round magazine and two 10-round magazines. This arrest marks the USCP's 22nd firearm-related arrest in 2023.

“This is just another example of the great police and protective work our entire department does to keep our stakeholders and the Capitol Hill community safe,” said United States Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger. “All weapons are prohibited from Capitol Grounds. Even if you have a gun that is legally registered in another state, or the District of Columbia, it is still illegal around here.”

• In 2022, the USCP made 25 firearm related arrests.
• In 2023, Jan.1 through July 11, the USCP made 22 firearm related arrests.

Day has been charged with carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, possession of unregistered ammunition, possession of a high capacity magazine and driving under the influence.