A Maryland man has been accused of attempting to murder Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, according to NewsNation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Court records from Arlington General District Court show that Colin Demarco was arrested on Jan. 22 and arraigned the following day. Records indicate he faces multiple charges, including first-degree attempted murder, first-degree solicitation to commit murder, wearing a mask in certain places, and carrying a concealed firearm, a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Demarco is accused of plotting to kill Vought, a law enforcement source briefed on the case told NewsNation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police say they were called to a Virginia residence on Aug. 10 after a witness reported that a man wearing a surgical mask and rubber gloves appeared to be standing on Vought\u2019s porch while possibly concealing a firearm under his shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to authorities, the suspect approached the witness and asked about Vought before leaving the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigators later identified Demarco as the man described and executed search warrants that reportedly uncovered evidence tying him to the alleged plot. NewsNation reported that authorities found Demarco had obtained directions to the budget director\u2019s home, had posted online about the victim, and had engaged in online discussions that appeared to solicit others to murder Vought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Demarco is currently being held without bond. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Feb. 23 for a preliminary hearing. Court records list him as being represented by a public defender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n