Officials temporarily locked down the White House late Tuesday afternoon after a man followed a motorcade into a secure area of the heavily guarded complex, authorities said. Around 4:40 p.m., the driver entered the restricted area, behind a motorcade that included President Barack Obama's two daughters, who go to school nearby, according to a source familiar with the incident. The driver was stopped by uniformed officers at the outer perimeter of a checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and taken into custody, according to a U.S. Secret Service spokesperson. The Secret Service said that 55-year-old male driver was eventually charged with unlawful entry. Due to tight security at the home of the President, even minor breaches can bring a lockdown.
Hopefully it stays on lockdown for a few years.
It is astonishing how irrational people can be. Incidents such as these justify the extensive security surrounding both the White House and the President. It is unfortunate that this kind of security is necessary for it shows how distrustful people are towards others.
ReplyDeleteTyra Harris, 5th period
ReplyDeleteDid this guy honestly think that he wasn't going to get caught? Wow. This is just another reason why the first family and the White House need to constantly be protected. Even though this is considered a "minor" incident, it could have turned into a serious problem. Kudos to the Secret Service for noticing this creep and acting swiftly!