Police arrest man allegedly carrying illegal guns near Trump's Coachella rally; suspect says he backs ex-president | 13 Oct 2024 | Authorities in California announced that an arrest was made prior to former President Donald Trump's rally in California on Saturday. During a press conference on Sunday, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco provided an update on the suspect, Vem Miller, a 49-year-old resident of Las Vegas, who was found to be illegally in possession of a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine... Miller, in an interview with Southern California News Group on Sunday, said he was "shocked" that he was arrested and accused of trying to harm Trump, who he supports. Miller also said he was never told why he was being apprehended. Roughly eight hours after being detained, Miller said he was finally given the opportunity to call a lawyer and recounted his experience on the phone in front of an FBI agent and member of the Secret Service, who were there to interview him.