An intruder breached the grounds of the White House late Friday evening, according to a CNN report that was verified by the Secret Service.

President Trump was at the White House at the time of the breach, but was never in any danger, according to the Secret Service.

The Secret Service apprehended the suspect near the executive residence's south entrance. The intruder had a backpack with him. The Secret Service searched the backpack, but found no hazardous items.

The suspect has been identified by his California driver's license as 26-year-old Jonathan T. Tran.

In a statement, the Secret Service said that the suspect scaled a fence by the Treasury Building to gain access to the White House grounds.

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