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Indian American Man Crashed U-Haul Near White House

Sai Varshith Kandula, 19 faces charges, including making threats to kill or harm President and Vice President

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Sai Varshith Kandula, 19 arrested

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WASHINGTON, DC- An Indian American has been arrested for intentionally crashing a U-Haul truck into a security barrier near the White House on Monday night. The accused is 19-year-old Sai Varshith Kandula, of Chesterfield, Missouri. He is currently in custody and has been charged with various offenses, including making threats to kill or harm a president, vice president, or a family member.

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On Monday night, Kandula crashed his truck into security barriers on the northside of Lafayette Square at 16th Street. A preliminary investigation suggests the driver may have intentionally targeted the barrier, according to the secret service.

police officers removing a Nazi flag from the truck and examining the flag on the ground. A black backpack and a roll of duct tape also appear to have been removed from the truck. The truck’s cargo area appeared to be empty.

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