Gun-Toting Man Detained Near Trump Rally in Coachella

A 49-year-old man from Las Vegas was arrested near a Donald Trump rally in Coachella, California. The man, Vem Miller, was found with a loaded shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine. This incident happened at a checkpoint near the intersection of Avenue 52 and Celebration Drive, just before 5 p. m. on Saturday. Miller was taken into custody and later booked at the John J. Benoit Detention Center. He was charged with possessing a loaded firearm and a high-capacity magazine. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department handled the situation, ensuring the safety of former President Trump and the rally attendees was not compromised. Miller was released on a $5,000 bail and is scheduled to appear at the Indio Larson Justice Center on January 2, 2025. Anyone with additional information about the case is encouraged to contact Deputy Coronado at 760-836-1600.