Gamers have had over a year to become acclimated to Pokemon GO causing people to get sued, shot, or robbed while trespassing, but not every pop culture-related trespassing incident that occurs is related to the popular mobile exploration title. This week, a Pokemon fan named Curtis Combs was taken in to custody by the secret service for climbing over the a concrete barrier at the The White House and entering the private property, an act which ultimately isn't too uncommon. Less standard, however, was his attire - Combs was fully decked out in a Pikachu costume during the entire stunt.

Prior to trespassing, the Pikachu-costumed Combs told nearby officers he was unarmed (which undoubtedly raised suspicions) before jumping over the barrier and ignoring commands to stop. Despite his willful disobedience, the would-be Pikachu was quickly arrested, with local police services opting to replace the typical Pokeball approach with guard dogs and tackles. Suffice to say, it was super effective.

Those hopeful to see a video of Curtis Combs in a Pikachu suit getting arrested will have to keep waiting, though the stuntman isn't even the first Pokemon-based invader who tried to get in to the White House. In 2014 a man decked out in Pikachu apparel was taken down with similar efficiency, and a video of this incident can be seen below:

Combs later told secret service that he wanted to be YouTube famous due to the incident, and had even researched the charges brought against prior White House fence jumpers ahead of his stunt. He pleaded not guilty this Wednesday to a charge of unlawful entry, and has a court date set for November 9, 2017. His attorney has not publicly responded about the incident. By coincidence, President Donald Trump was actually nearby in the Eisenhower Executive Office giving interviews at the time of the altercation.

Combs told White House officials that he'd like to return to the White House with his son for a tour, though word is out on whether he'll ever be let back in to the President's workplace.

Thanks to Ad Meskens for providing the White House photograph (sans Pikachu).

Source: GameSpot