Racine man arrested, accused of throwing firecrackers at White House

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The man arrested on Monday, September 16th outside the White House in the nation's capital has a connection to Milwaukee.

In fact, he was arrested just weeks ago in Milwaukee.

Alexander Sahagian was arrested on Monday by Secret Service outside the White House.

Sahagian now faces two federal charges for allegedly throwing firecrackers at the White House.

Court records show he was arrested in august for allegedly putting graffiti on the Federal Courthouse.

The Racine man is schedule to be back in court next month on that charge.