West Virginia man arrested near U.S. Capitol with gun, ‘Stop the Steal’ papers in car

Dennis Westover, who told police he had concerns about the integrity of the election, had parked in the middle of an intersection near the Capitol Building.

A 71-year-old West Virginia man was arrested after police found him parked near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with a gun, 20 rounds of ammunition and “Stop the Steal” paperwork in his vehicle.

The arrest came weeks after supporters of then-President Donald Trump, who had attended a gathering billed by many as the “Stop the Steal Rally” to oppose the election of President Joe Biden, stormed the Capitol. Five people died as a result of the Jan. 6 riot, including a Capitol police officer.

The man, Dennis Westover, was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with carrying a gun without a license, possession of unregistered ammunition and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to an incident report obtained by NBC News. Continue reading.