Washington D.C. Council member Trayon White was taken into custody by federal authorities on Sunday. The specific reasons for his arrest have not been disclosed yet. Video footage from News4 captured agents outside White’s apartment in Southeast D.C. as they attempted to access his silver Tesla vehicle with D.C. Council license plates.
Residents in the apartment complex, such as Seun Sanusi, mentioned that this was not the first time the FBI had visited the building. Sanusi expressed that the presence of the FBI was not entirely unexpected. White is scheduled to appear in Federal Court soon for his initial court appearance regarding the charges brought against him.
As the news of White’s arrest spread, many people, including Sanusi, speculated about the severity of the situation. While the details remain unclear, there is anticipation regarding the potential implications of this arrest. White, who has been serving as the Ward 8 representative since 2016, recently secured the Democratic primary victory for his third term in office.
For the latest updates on this developing story, viewers can stay tuned to NBC Washington and sign up for breaking news alerts from News4. The community awaits further information on the circumstances surrounding Council member Trayon White’s arrest by federal authorities.