Man arrested after scaling fence at the U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - A man has been arrested after he scaled the fence surrounding the U.S. Capitol on Monday morning, according to U.S. Capitol Police.
An eight-foot-tall steel fence topped with concertina razor wire circles the U.S. Capitol Jan. 29, 2021, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Police say Marc Beauchamp, 22, of Henrico, VA scaled the fence along First St. SW around 11:30 a.m. Monday and entered a restricted area.
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Officers immediately stopped Beauchamp and arrested him for unlawful entry.
An investigation revealed Beauchamp illegally parked a car on the grass near the Lincoln Memorial.
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At this time, investigators believe this was an isolated incident. The investigation is ongoing.