FBI arrests another Florida man in US Capitol siege
FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, supporters of President Donald Trump stand outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ The FBI has arrested a North Florida man on two federal charges stemming from the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol. In one, he turned the camera to show his face while at the Capitol and detailed what he had done. His arrest marks a handful of people from Florida who have been arrested in the two weeks since hundreds of pro-Trump supporters rushed the Capitol building with lawmakers inside certifying Joe Bidenโs presidential win. Local arrests include Sanford firefighter Andrew Williams who was pictured inside the Capitol building during the large-scale riot, according to the FBI, and a Marion County man who was arrested twice.
Proud Boys organizer arrested in Central Florida for role in deadly Capitol attack, documents show
ORLANDO, Fla. โ A man with ties to the right-wing extremist group the Proud Boys was arrested in Central Florida Wednesday on federal charges in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., according to his charging documents. Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, was arrested Wednesday morning in the Middle District of Florida and is being prosecuted in Orlando on federal charges. Biggs is a member of the Proud Boys and describes himself as an organizer of some of their events, according to a federal affidavit. That affidavit also shows several pictures which federal investigators believe show Biggs at the rally and inside the Capitol. Local arrests include Sanford firefighter Andrew Williams who was pictured inside the Capitol building during the large-scale riot, according to the FBI, and a Marion County man who was arrested twice.
Man arrested in Central Florida for role in deadly Capitol attack, documents show
Capitol police walk past a poster seeking information on individuals who attacked the Capitol building, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/David Goldman)ORLANDO, Fla. โ A man was arrested in Central Florida Wednesday on federal charges in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., according to his charging documents. Joseph Randall Biggs was arrested Wednesday morning in the Middle District of Florida and being prosecuted in Orlando on federal charges. His arrest marks a handful of people from Central Florida who have been arrested in the two weeks since hundreds of pro-Trump supporters rushed the Capitol building with lawmakers inside certifying Joe Bidenโs presidential win. Local arrests include Sanford firefighter Andrew Williams who was pictured inside the Capitol building during the large-scale riot, according to the FBI, and a Marion County man who was arrested twice.
โWe are in the Rotunda:โ Sanford firefighterโs video shows him in Capitol during siege, FBI says
Andrew Williams was pictured inside the Capitol building during the large-scale riot of President Donald Trump supporters and arrested on federal charges, records show. At least 40 people have been arrested and face federal charges, according the Department of Justice. Sanford firefighter Andrew Williams is seen inside the Capitol building during riots on Jan. 6, 2021. (Anonymous)In one video, people are seen climbing up the Capitol scaffolding and someone says, โWe are storming the Capitol! In that video, the narrator can be heard saying, โtaking it back, babyโ and โwe are inside the Capitol,โ court records show.
Sanford firefighter faces charges for his role in Capitol riot
SANFORD, Fla. โ A Sanford firefighter who was pictured inside the Capitol building during a large-scale riot last week has been arrested on federal charges, records show. Andrew Williams was taken into custody Tuesday on charges of disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds and knowingly entering the temporary residence of the president without authority to do so. The picture sent to News 6 shows Williams wearing a Trump 2020 hat and pointing at a placard for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. I ask for the publicโs patience as we move through this process,โ Sanford Fire Chief Craig Radzak said in a news release. Now, ahead of next weekโs inauguration, authorities nationwide are preparing for potentially violent protests and demonstrations.
Investigation launched after photo shows Sanford firefighter inside Capitol during riot
SANFORD, Fla. โ A photo emailed to News 6 has led to the identification of a Sanford firefighter who was among the President Donald Trump supporters who entered the Capitol building on Wednesday. The Sanford Fire Department said Thursday that an investigation has been launched. The Sanford Fire Department has begun an Administrative Investigation into the information,โ a statement from the department read. The Sanford Fire Department confirmed it has also seen the video and it is part of the investigation. Throngs of Trump supporters gathered outside the Capitol to protest Congress confirming the Electoral College votes that ultimately confirmed President-elect Joe Bidenโs win over Trump.