x
Breaking News
More () »

San Antonio woman accused of threatening Trump, arrested by Washington police

It's unknown what kinds of threats she may have made against the presidential candidate, but police say she had a gun without a license when she was arrested.

SAN ANTONIO — A 41-year-old San Antonio woman was arrested by Washington D.C. law enforcement Friday afternoon for allegedly threatening former President Donald Trump while possessing a pistol without a license. 

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the chief law enforcement agency in the U.S. capital, said in a press release that it "received information" about Christina Montoya traveling to Washington. Her car was later found by police and Montoya was taken into custody soon after. 

Trump was meeting with donors in the Hamptons on Friday, according to CBS News. 

It's unclear what kind of threats Montoya allegedly made against Trump, who less than a month ago survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally where the FBI said he was struck in the ear by a bullet or a fragment of one. It's also unknown the timeline of when she allegedly made them in the context of her Friday arrest, but the police report lists an "offense start date" of July 20, 2024.

According to a police report, MPD arrested Montoya less than a mile from Capitol Hill and about three miles from the White House. She had the gun and a magazine on her at the time, authorities say. 

Montoya faces charges of possessing an unregistered firearm, carrying a pistol without a license and threats against a former president. Donald Trump was listed as a victim on the latter charge. 

Before You Leave, Check This Out