Source: Intruder knocked over a female officer, burst into White House with knife

A man who jumped the White House fence allegedly knocked over a female officer at the mansion's double doors before he dashed into the ornate East Room a Secret Service source told CNN

Authorities said the Iraq war veteran had a knife in his pocket when he ran into the White House, where he was later subdued after a wild chase.

The officer he met at the doorway got up, chased him and tackled him just outside the East Room, a source said.

However, the fact that it was a female officer had nothing to do with the breach, according to the source.

"Gender was not a factor, she got one door secured but was pushed over while trying to get the second door shut," the source said.

It happened September 19, the Obamas were not at home as at the time of the incident.

Gonzalez pleaded not guilty to federal charges Wednesday that included entering a restricted building while carrying a dangerous weapon.

A federal judge ordered additional mental testing to determine whether he is competent to stand trial.