Authorities arrested a man with ammo and apparently monitoring security at Trump golf course near LA

Rancho Palos Verdes, California, witnessed the arrest of a 38-year-old man on Sunday, August 4th, 2026. Authorities from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department apprehended the individual while he was strolling the grounds of President Donald Trump’s golf course, which is set to host a fundraising dinner for the president the following day.

The man was reportedly engaged in monitoring security arrangements and had a 16-round magazine containing ammunition in his possession. Subsequently, law enforcement recovered a loaded pistol from his vehicle. The arrest transpired as Trump was gearing up for the aforementioned event.

The arrested individual is charged with carrying a concealed firearm and possessing prohibited ammunition. Following his apprehension, law enforcement conducted a thorough search of his residence on Monday, during which they discovered a significant collection of firearms, various magazines and ammunition, body armor, and notebooks containing concerning statements. The sheriff’s department, while emphasizing the apprehension, reassured the public that there is "no credible threat to our communities."