The list of people charged so far in connection to the January 6 United States Capitol attack
One of the most notable events in American history that will be remembered is the events of January 6, 2021, which are considered to be a dark time in the country's history. Angry protesters swarmed the United States Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The attack resulted in five dead, including a Capitol police officer. It also left many injured and hundreds arrested.
It has been months since the attack, and the list of people who were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the attack grows ever longer. As of now, federal authorities have charged over 300 people with various crimes related to the attack, including unlawful entry, vandalism, and assaulting officers.
The majority of those arrested are from out of state, though some are from Washington, D.C. and its surrounding areas. Among those arrested were members of known far-right extremist groups, including the Proud Boys, the Three Percenters, and the Oath Keepers. Other individuals who have been arrested include a West Virginia state senator, a member of the Florida House of Representatives, and a former mayor of a small town in Texas.
It is expected that this list is only going to grow as the FBI continues to investigate. Those who have been arrested so far are facing serious charges, and if convicted, they could spend years in prison.
The events of January 6 were a shocking display of violence and chaos, and it is heartening to see that the consequences for those involved are being taken seriously. The list of people jailed so far in the attack is a reminder that justice will be served for those who thought they could get away with participating in the attack on the United States Capitol.
The following is a list of those people who have been arrested and charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot.
1. Joshua Matthew Black, 35, of Washington, D.C., was arrested on January 10 and charged with multiple counts of unlawful entry and disorderly conduct. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
2. Richard Barnett, 60, of Gravette, Arkansas, was arrested on January 8 on charges of unlawful entry and disorderly conduct. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
3. Derrick Evans, 35, of West Virginia, was arrested on January 12 and charged with one count of entering a restricted building or grounds and one count of disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
4. Thomas Edward Caldwell, 65, of Virginia, was arrested on January 14 and charged with conspiracy, civil disorder, obstruction of an official proceeding, and other charges. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
5. Mark Leffingwell, 56, of Colorado, was arrested on January 13 and charged with one count of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
6. Jon Schaffer, 53, of Indiana, was arrested on January 17 and charged with six counts, including engaging in an act of physical violence and obstruction of an official proceeding. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
7. Jacob Anthony Chansley, 33, of Arizona, was arrested on January 9 and charged with three counts, including civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
8. Christina Priola, 27, of Texas, was arrested on January 10 and charged with entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct. She was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
9. Christopher Alberts, 35, of Maryland, was arrested on January 10 and charged with entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
10. Peter Stager, 36, of Virginia, was arrested on January 10 and charged with entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct in a Capitol Building. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
11. Michael Lopatic, 35, of Pennsylvania, was arrested on January 12 and charged with entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
12. Jeffrey Sabol, 50, of Pennsylvania, was arrested on January 10 and charged with entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
13. Ryan Samsel, 33, of Pennsylvania, was arrested on January 10 and charged with entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
14. Robert Sanford, 55, of Pennsylvania, was arrested on January 10 and charged with entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
15. Robert Keith Packer, 56, of Virginia, was arrested on January 11 and charged with entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
16. Eric Gavelek Munchel, 30, of Tennessee, was arrested on January 10 and charged with entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
17. William Watson, 38, of Indiana, was arrested on January 15 and charged with entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
18. William Pepe, 31, of Connecticut, was arrested on January 13 and charged with entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct. He was granted release on a $25,000 unsecured bond.
The investigation into the January 6, Capitol riot is ongoing, and more arrests are expected. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the attack.
This is just a partial list of the individuals who have been arrested and charged in connection to the January 6 attack on the Capitol. As the investigation continues, more people are likely to be arrested and added to the list. In the meantime, those who have been arrested are facing serious charges that could result in long prison sentences.