Crime
38-Year-Old Jeanine John Taele Arrested Outside Trump National Golf Club Before President Trump’s Visit in Rancho Verdes
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — A heavily armed man was arrested near Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Southern California, prompting a multi-agency investigation involving local law enforcement, the U.S. Secret Service, and the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Authorities identified the suspect as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele, who also goes by “Johnny.”
Investigators said Taele, a Downey resident and military veteran, was taken into custody after allegedly being found on or near the golf club property while armed and documenting security preparations before the president’s arrival.
President Trump arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening aboard Air Force One for a Republican National Committee fundraising event at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Officials disclosed that Taele had been arrested several days earlier after security personnel observed suspicious activity at the property. Investigators allege the suspect had been photographing security measures and lingering around the golf club before Trump’s visit.
Law enforcement arrested Taele on charges of carrying a concealed firearm and possessing prohibited ammunition.
According to investigators, a subsequent search uncovered an extensive cache of weapons and tactical equipment allegedly connected to the suspect.
Authorities reported recovering:
An illegally modified AR-style rifle
A .45-caliber pistol
Body armor
High-capacity magazines
Large quantities of rifle and handgun ammunition
Radio communication devices
Notebooks containing what investigators described as “concerning statements”
The evidence prompted additional review by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, which is assisting in the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are continuing to examine the suspect’s background, motives, and the contents of the recovered notebooks.
Despite the significant number of weapons recovered, officials said investigators have not identified a credible threat to the public at this time.
Law enforcement has not publicly stated whether Taele specifically intended to target President Trump, and investigators continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following the arrest, President Trump safely arrived in Los Angeles and proceeded to attend the scheduled Republican National Committee fundraising event at Trump National Golf Club.
Security operations surrounding the president’s visit remained in place, and officials reported no disruption to the event.
The investigation remains active as federal and local authorities continue reviewing evidence recovered from the suspect, including electronic devices, weapons, and written materials.
Officials have not announced any additional charges, and more information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Vicksburg Murder-Suicide Suspect Cedric Garrett Who Killed His Wife Val-Tricia Today, Also Killed His Brother Derrick Maxey in 2002
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after 53-year-old Val-Tricia Garrett, widely known in the community as “Ms. Val,” and her 40-year-old husband, Cedric Garrett, were found dead inside a vehicle behind the Vicksburg Convalescent Home on Friday, November 13, 2026.
The deaths have drawn renewed attention to a separate fatal incident involving Cedric Garrett more than two decades earlier in the same city.
According to law enforcement reports, the incident began unfolding around 7 a.m. Friday when Cedric Garrett, who used the name “Gee Gskii” on Facebook, began a live broadcast on the platform. During the video, he admitted to killing his wife and spoke at length about their 16-year relationship, alternating between expressions of love and accusations.
Throughout the recording, Garrett repeatedly apologized, stated that he had made serious mistakes, and claimed he had previously sought help without receiving support. He indicated that he intended to take his own life and stated he was driving to the nursing home where his mother worked. At one point during the broadcast, the camera panned toward the front passenger seat, showing an individual lying motionless.
Vicksburg police were alerted to the video as it circulated online and responded to the area around 9 a.m. Officers located Garrett armed inside a vehicle parked behind the Vicksburg Convalescent Home, near the intersection of Shannon and Cherry streets.
Police attempted to establish communication and bring the standoff to a peaceful resolution. At approximately 9:42 a.m., gunfire was reported from the vehicle. Vicksburg Police Chief Larry Burns confirmed that Garrett died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. When officers approached the car, they discovered Val-Tricia Garrett deceased in the front passenger seat.
Court and historical news records indicate that Friday’s shooting is the second fatal act of family violence involving Cedric Garrett in Vicksburg.
On September 13, 2002, Garrett—then 16 years old—fatally stabbed his 20-year-old brother, Derrick Dewayne Maxey, at their shared residence at 1425 Oakland Street. According to contemporary reporting by The Vicksburg Post, the stabbing occurred during a domestic argument in which Garrett picked up a knife and struck Maxey once in the left side.
Emergency medical personnel transported Maxey by ambulance to River Region Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. His body was subsequently sent to Pearl, Mississippi, for an autopsy.
The Vicksburg Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Friday’s apparent murder-suicide. Further details regarding the timeline of Val-Tricia Garrett’s death have not yet been released by officials.
News of Val-Tricia Garrett’s death has prompted widespread grief across Vicksburg, with friends, neighbors, and community members sharing tributes remembering her warmth and presence as “Ms. Val.”
Domestic Violence and Crisis Support Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or a mental health crisis, free and confidential support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- Emergency Services: Call 911