Intruder is arrested by Secret Service trying to jump White House fence | 16 May 2017 | An intruder was arrested at the White House on Tuesday after trying to climb over the North Fence. The suspect was arrested by armed Secret Service agents who were seen patrolling the area afterwards. The person was caught after jumping over the bicycle rack beside the North Fence Line. Despite a large Secret Service presence, NBC reports that White House staffers continued entering and exiting the building.