State Capitol intruder left knife stuck in podium
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A Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after authorities say he entered the State Capitol and stuck a knife into a podium in the House chamber.
Robert Joseph Anderson, 47, was charged Wednesday in Ramsey County District Court with first- and second-degree burglary, along with threats of violence.
According to the complaint, the House's assistant sergeant-at-arms saw Anderson hanging signs around the chamber Tuesday evening. They referenced religion, war on his family and murders.
Anderson said he was there to see a senator. Fearing for her safety, the sergeant-at-arms left and called the State Patrol.
Troopers found a large knife stuck in the lectern. Under the blade was a restraining order against Anderson requested by a woman in Washington County, who authorities say is safe.
Anderson is being held in the Ramsey County jail.
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