A Texas woman was arrested in Washington, D.C., for allegedly making threats against former President Donald Trump while carrying an unlicensed firearm.
The Metropolitan Police Department, alerted by the US Secret Service, apprehended the woman, who had traveled from San Antonio, Texas, to the nation’s capital.
Christina Montoya, 41, was detained Friday afternoon in a residential area of northeastern D.C. by officers who located her Honda Accord.
According to a police report, Montoya faces charges of carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, and making threats against a former president. Montoya remained in custody Friday night.
A press release from the Metropolitan Police Department stated:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces a woman has been arrested for threats and carrying a pistol without a license.
On Friday, August 2, 2024, at approximately 12:12 p.m., MPD received information regarding a woman who traveled to Washington, DC. The woman’s vehicle was located in the First District and subsequent investigation led to the woman’s location.
Through the detectives’ investigation, 41-year-old Christina Montoya of San Antonio, TX, was arrested and charged with Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Threats Against a Former President.”
The threats against Trump reportedly began on July 20, though specifics have not been disclosed. Officers recovered a silver Smith & Wesson M&P Shield pistol, a magazine, and a gun lock from Montoya’s vehicle, highlighting the seriousness of the situation, according to CNN.
This incident follows an assassination attempt on the former president during his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.
Recently a Chinese man got arrested for tried to break into former President Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago, allegedly having documents connecting China to the assassination attempt.