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Oklahoma National Guardsman arrested in D.C. for carrying unauthorized pistol

National Guard firearms arrest Washington D.C. deployment Oklahoma National Guard U.S. Park Police

Jakob Noonan, a 22-year-old specialist with the Oklahoma National Guard, has been arrested in Washington, D.C., on felony firearms charges. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop by U.S. Park Police after officers noticed an expired vehicle registration.

During the stop, Noonan reportedly informed officers that he was carrying a firearm. According to court documents, Noonan was traveling in a personal vehicle with a fellow Guard member and was off duty at the time. He stated that the 9mm Canik pistol was registered to him in Oklahoma, an open-carry state, but acknowledged he did not hold a valid concealed-carry permit for the District of Columbia.

Noonan is part of a larger National Guard deployment in the capital, an operation initiated by President Donald Trump in August 2025. This incident marks the second arrest of a task force member in the last two months. The deployment has faced criticism from local officials and residents regarding its necessity and cost.

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Donald Trump · Jakob Noonan · Oklahoma National Guard · U.S. Park Police · Washington, D.C.

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Jakob Noonan, a 22-year-old specialist, was charged with carrying a 9mm Canik pistol without a license. taskandpurpose.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. Park Police stopped the vehicle for an expired tag and discovered a firearm after the occupant confirmed its presence. www.troyrecord.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Noonan acknowledged he did not possess a valid District of Columbia concealed-carry permit. taskandpurpose.com · www.troyrecord.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] National Guard deployment in Washington has been controversial since August 2025. www.troyrecord.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Noonan stated the firearm was registered to him in Oklahoma, which is an open-carry state. taskandpurpose.com · www.troyrecord.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] This is the second arrest of a task force member in two months. www.troyrecord.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Under District of Columbia law, carrying a pistol without a permit is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. taskandpurpose.com

Sources

A National Guard member deployed to Washington, DC, is arrested on firearms charge [www.troyrecord.com]
A National Guard member deployed to Washington, DC, is arrested on firearms charge [www.newsday.com]
A National Guard member deployed to Washington, DC, is arrested on firearms charge [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
National Guardsman arrested in DC for carrying pistol without permit [taskandpurpose.com]