A man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and a flare gun was arrested at the Capitol on Election Day.

The U.S. Capitol Police said they stopped the man, whom they did not immediately name, in the screening area of the Capitol Visitor Center.

The Capitol Visitor Center is closed to tours for the remainder of the day while police investigate.

“We will provide more information when we can,” Capitol Police said on X.

 <p style="font-size: 18px; color: #3e3e3e;"><em>• Lindsey McPherson can be reached at <a href="mailto:lmcpherson@washingtontimes.com">lmcpherson@washingtontimes.com</a>.</em></p> 

A man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and a flare gun was arrested at the Capitol on Election Day.{ai:summary}<p>A man carrying a torch and a flare gun was arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Election Day. He was stopped by Capitol Police in the screening area of the Capitol Visitor Center, which is now closed for tours during the investigation.</p><p>Further details will be provided by Capitol Police as they continue their inquiry. #politics</p>

Man smelling like fuel, carrying torch and flare gun arrested at Capitol

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