Crime
49-Year-Old Vem Miller Arrested Near Campaign Rally for Former President Donald Trump in Southern California
Reports indicate that Miller had allegedly expressed intent to “kill the President.
A man was arrested near a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Southern California after being found in illegal possession of multiple firearms, authorities reported.
The arrest occurred at a security checkpoint at the intersection of Avenue 52 and Celebration Drive in Coachella around 4:59 p.m. on Saturday, just before the rally was set to begin at 5 p.m.
The suspect, identified as 49-year-old Vem Miller from Las Vegas, was driving a black SUV when officers discovered a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine inside his vehicle.
Miller was immediately taken into custody by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and booked at the John J. Benoit Detention Center.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco stated that former President Donald Trump was “likely” the target of a third assassination attempt after Vem Miller was arrested outside Trump’s rally in Coachella. Miller was found in possession of an illegally obtained shotgun, a loaded handgun, and fake VIP passes.
Reports indicate that Miller had allegedly expressed intent to “kill the President.
According to an Instagram account believed to belong to Miller, he had previously been within close proximity to Donald Trump Jr. at the Republican National Convention (RNC) and was seen taking photos with several well-known conservative figures.
He was charged with possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine.
Miller was released the following day on $5,000 bail, according to records from the Riverside County Inmate Information System.
Authorities confirmed that the incident did not pose any threat to the safety of rally attendees or former President Trump.
The situation was swiftly handled without disruption to the event.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.