White House Fence-Jumper Had 800 Rounds of Ammo in Car

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A homeless US army veteran who jumped a fence and ran into the White House with a knife had more than 800 rounds of ammunition in his car, a court heard Monday.

Omar Gonzalez appeared in US District Court as US President Barack Obama's spokesman said the president is "obviously concerned" by Friday's stunning security breach.

US prosecutor David Mudd revealed that investigators had found the ammunition -- "in boxes and magazines" -- during a search of a car that was parked near the White House.
Two hatchets and a machete were also discovered, said Mudd.

Gonzalez was arrested on Friday after he evaded the outer layer of security around the US presidential residence, carrying a folding knife, and made it inside before being tackled.

Gonzalez, a native of Texas who twice served in Iraq, is charged with unlawfully entering a restricted building or grounds while carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon.

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