U.S. Capitol Police arrested a staff member for Rep. Joe Morelle, D-N.Y., on Monday after ammunition was found in his bag, according to multiple reports.

Michael Hopkins, 38, had four ammunition magazines and 11 rounds during an X-ray screening when he entered the Cannon House Office Building at around 8:45 a.m., Rochester, New York, NBC affiliate WHEC reported.

Hopkins is charged with unlawful possession of ammunition, including a high-capacity magazine.

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