Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect surrenders to authorities

A man who claimed to have a bomb in his truck outside the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill Thursday has surrendered to authorities, ending an hourslong standoff which prompted multiple buildings near the Capitol to be evacuated.


What You Need To Know

  • A man who claimed to have a bomb in his truck outside the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill Thursday has surrendered to authorities and was arrested
  • Capitol Police are working with investigators to find the motive and with the U.S. Attorney’s office to determine charges
  • After searching and clearing the vehicle, the U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement later Thursday, “a bomb was not found,” but “possible bomb making materials were collected from the truck”
  • Following the standoff, Democratic and Republican lawmakers alike sent messages of support to law enforcement, particularly the U.S. Capitol Police, who have faced an incredibly difficult year

Capitol Police confirmed on Twitter that the suspect, Floyd Ray Roseberry, 49, of Grover, North Carolina, is in custody.

After searching and clearing the vehicle, the U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement later Thursday, “a bomb was not found,” but “possible bomb making materials were collected from the truck.”

Investigators are still on the scene, they said, but added that they’ve now determined the area is safe.

“Our investigators are working closely with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia to determine the charges,” they said.

“The United States Capitol Police is working in conjunction with the FBI Washington Field

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