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Armed Man Arrested Near Trump Golf Course After Suspicious Behavior

4/15/2026

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Sean Steiner, 36, was arrested near Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes after a citizen reported suspicious behavior.
Authorities found Steiner with a semi-automatic rifle styled with Joker imagery, two loaded handguns, and body armor.
He allegedly fired a weapon earlier to "get some anger out."
Authorities credited the initial caller with preventing a potentially dangerous situation amid recent protests and assaults.
Steiner faces multiple felony firearm charges.

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Sean Steiner, 36, was arrested near Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes after a citizen reported suspicious behavior.
Authorities found Steiner with a semi-automatic rifle styled with Joker imagery, two loaded handguns, and body armor.
He allegedly fired a weapon earlier to "get some anger out."
Authorities credited the initial caller with preventing a potentially dangerous situation amid recent protests and assaults.
Steiner faces multiple felony firearm charges.