Jennifer Shutt, Kentucky Lantern U.S. Capitol Police used a taser on and arrested a man on Tuesday whom they alleged walked with an assault-style weapon near the Capitol building, though it didn’t initially appear the man made any direct threats against members of Congress. USCP Chief Tom Manger said during …
Read More »No Sign Of Active Shooter In U.S. Senate Offices After Phone Threat
Ariana Figueroa, Kentucky Lantern U.S. Capitol police officers on Wednesday found no evidence of an active shooter after several U.S. Senate office buildings were evacuated and Hill staffers were told to shelter in place amid warnings of a security threat. The Metropolitan Police Department first received a call at 2:30 …
Read More »Family of Officer Who Died After Jan. 6 Won’t Shake Hands With McConnell, McCarthy
Jessica Corbett, Common Dreams Relatives of the late Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick—who died a day after being assaulted by right-wing rioters on January 6, 2021—refused to shake hands with Republican leaders at a Tuesday Congressional Gold Medal ceremony to honor those who defended democracy and the complex during last …
Read More »Capitol Police Arrest Man With Fake Badge, Ammunition
A retired police officer was arrested outside of the U.S. Capitol on Friday morning after he was found with a fake badge, a BB gun, body armor, high capacity magazines and other ammunition. Just before 5 a.m., a U.S. Capitol Police patrol officer started talking to a man who had …
Read More »Police Arrest Man Pulled From ‘Suspicious Vehicle’ Outside Supreme Court
The United States Capitol Police arrested a man after he illegally parked a “suspicious vehicle” in front of the Supreme Court and refused to leave. In August, the same man came to the Capitol Complex and made concerning statements. The man, who has been identified as 55-year old Dale Paul …
Read More »Department of Homeland Security Issues Warning For ‘Justice For J6’ Rally
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memo about the “Justice for J6” rally taking place in Washington D.C. on Saturday. “We are aware of a small number of recent online threats of violence referencing the planned rally, including online discussions encouraging violence the day before the rally,” DHS …
Read More »Disciplinary Action Recommended For Six Capitol Officers From Jan 6 Riot
An internal investigation into the United States Capitol Police recommended disciplinary action in six cases against officers for their actions during the Capitol Riot that occurred on January 6. None of the officers will face criminal charges. A seventh case regarding an official who is accused of unsatisfactory performance and …
Read More »Capitol Police Officers File Suit Against Trump Over January 6 Attack
Seven US Capitol Police Officers filed suit against former President Donald Trump and members of right-wing extremist groups on Thursday, accusing them of being directly responsible for the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. The lawsuit is one of several that have been filed against Trump over the attempt by …
Read More »Capitol Officer Who Fatally Shot Ashli Babbitt Exonerated
The Capitol police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt during the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol has been exonerated after a lengthy investigation. The unnamed officer shot and killed Babbitt, 35, when she and a violent mob of President Donald Trump supporters forced their way into the Capitol in an attempt …
Read More »D.C. Police To Have ‘Increased Presence’ During ‘Justice For J6’ Rally Next Month
A planned rally at the Capitol next month dubbed ‘Justice For J6‘ has sparked security concerns and led the Metropolitan Police Department to activate the entire force and postpone previously scheduled vacation days, according to reporting by WUSA9. An MPD spokesperson said that officers would have “an increased presence around …
Read More »Four Officers who responded to Capitol Insurrection have died by suicide
Four law enforcement officers who responded to the Capitol insurrection have now died by suicide, a sobering toll which doubled on Monday, after Metropolitan Police confirmed two of the department’s officers who responded on January 6 recently took their own lives. Officer Kyle DeFreytag served in the city’s 5th District …
Read More »Congress To Honor Capitol Police And D.C. Police With Gold Medals
Congress will honor the entire Capitol Police force and the D.C. police with Congressional Gold Medals for their work during the deadly Jan.6 domestic terrorist attack. The final vote in the House on Tuesday was 406-21, with all 21 votes being from Republican lawmakers. “Let us give them all the …
Read More »Capitol Police Report Threats To Congress Have Increased By 107%
Threats to members of Congress have increased by 107% this year compared to 2020, the U.S. Capitol Police revealed Friday. “As the department has previously reported, the number of threats made against Congress has increased significantly,” Capitol Police said in a statement. “This year alone, there has been a 107% …
Read More »U.S. Capitol Officer Wont Be Charged For Ashli Babbitt Killing During Capitol Riots
The U.S. Department of Justice will not charge a U.S. Capitol Police officer for shooting and killing Ashli Babbitt during the Capitol Riots on Jan 6. Babbitt, a 14-year Air Force veteran and Trump supporter, was among rioters that broke into the United States Capitol on Jan. 6. Babbitt was shot …
Read More »Capitol Police Had More Advance Warning Of Jan 6 Riots Than Disclosed
Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton’s report, “Review of the Events Surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, Takeover of the U.S. Capitol,” reveals that Capitol Hill police officers were advised three days before the attack not to use aggressive tactics against rioters. “Stop the Steal’s propensity to attract white supremacists, militia …
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