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U.S. Capitol Police officers with a K9 detector dog, patrols outside of Supreme Court, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Man charged with having explosive materials near DC church hosting annual Red Mass celebration

A New Jersey man has been arrested on charges that he had explosive materials in his possession near a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing to celebrate an annual Mass marking the start of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term. Court records show that 41-year-old Louis Geri was charged with possession of a destructive device after his arrest on Sunday outside at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. Supreme Court justices usually attend the annual Red Mass, but a court spokesperson said none went to this year’s celebration. A judge ordered Geri held without bond until a hearing on Thursday.

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