December 22, 2024
Law enforcement sources confirm an armed man was arrested near the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in Maryland.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

An armed man was arrested near the Maryland home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh Wednesday morning, law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News.

The suspect was carrying a gun and a knife when arrested and had made violent threats against Kavanaugh, sources said.

The man’s name is being withheld at this time, but sources say he is in his 20s and was picked up on a nearby street. He did not get to the Kavanaugh home. 

In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh stands before a ceremonial swearing-in in the East Room of the White House in Washington. 

In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh stands before a ceremonial swearing-in in the East Room of the White House in Washington.  (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

U.S. Marshals and the Montgomery County Police Department are handling the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.