Man arrested after bringing firearms to Wisconsin Capitol twice in search of governor

• The man first approached the governor's office around 2pm local time on Wednesday with a handgun in a holster and leashed dog. He was arrested for carrying a firearm in the Capitol without a concealed carry permit.
• He bailed himself out of the Dane County Jail and returned at about 9pm with an AK-47 style rifle to the Capitol, where police officers spoke with him outside. He also had a collapsible police-style baton.

Details: The rifle was seized for safekeeping, and the dog was turned over to animal control.

• The man faces a concealed carry of weapon charge for the baton, and further charges remain unclear. A police report had not been completed as of Thursday afternoon, per Warrick.
• The man was taken into custody for psychiatric evaluation, Warrick said.
• The governor's office does not comment on threats to Evers' security, Britt Cudaback, a spokesperson, said.

Context: Evers has been governor of Wisconsin since 2019. He has a background in education as a teacher, administrator and superintendent.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with details throughout.