Dem Staffer Arrested, Fired for Ammo Possession at Capitol By: Larry Z

A Democratic House staffer was arrested after attempting to bring ammunition into the Cannon House Office Building.

Michael Hopkins, 38, a staff member for Representative Joe Morelle (D) of New York, was stopped at security around 8:45 a.m.

Capitol Police officers detected ammunition on the X-ray scanner and, after searching his bag, found four ammunition magazines and 11 rounds of ammunition, reports Fox News Digital.

Hopkins claimed he forgot the ammunition was in his bag but now faces charges for unlawful possession of ammunition, including a charge related to possessing a high-capacity magazine.

In response, Rep. Morelle’s Chief of Staff, Jo Stiles, issued a statement confirming that Hopkins is no longer employed by the office.

Meanwhile, Capitol Police continue their investigation into the incident.

Politics aside, do you believe the punishment fits the crime?

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