Sheriff’s deputies found a shotgun, a loaded handgun and a high-capacity magazine in 49-year-old Vem Miller’s car.

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A man was arrested Saturday near former President Donald Trump’s rally in Coachella, California, and charged with illegally possessing a loaded firearm and a high-capacity magazine, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff’s deputies found a shotgun, a loaded handgun and a high-capacity magazine in 49-year-old Vem Miller’s car. The Las Vegas resident was stopped and taken into custody at a checkpoint near Trump’s rally.

Deputies charged Miller with illegal possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine. He was then booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center.

“This incident had no impact on the safety of former President Trump or event participants,” Riverside County Sergeant Ben Medina said in a statement.

No other information was provided about Miller or the incident.