Birmingham Man Charged In Jan. 6 Capital Breach

WASHINGTON, DC — A Birmingham man has been arrested and faces multiple charges relating to the Jan. 6 breach on the U.S. Capitol building. Jonathan Walden, 46, has been charged with conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, aiding and abetting and entering and remaining on restricted grounds.

The FBI released a statement Thursday saying Walden aggressively berated and taunted law enforcement officers guarding the perimeter of the building after arriving at the Capitol. The FBI also accused Walden of sending a message to co-defendant Joshua James before the Jan. 6 breach looking to join a team set to provide military-like support at the breach.

According to the FBI, Walden's message said, "I am interested in the QRF team in D.C. I am a former Firefighter, EMT-B and have a K-9 trained for security patrol (82 ib. German Shepherd named 'Warrior') I have a Jump Bag with Trauma supplies and have ALL the necessary 2A gear that the situation may require. PLEASE ADVISE. As soon as I hear from you I can hit the road and join up! Jonathan Walden."

The indictment says Walden arrived at the Capitol at 2:30 p.m. "equipped with goggles, scissors, a tactical vest with attachments, gloves, a backpack, fatigues, boots, and his dog." The indictment also says Walden brought his dog inside the Capitol when he and the group he was with entered the building.

Walden faces the same charges as three Florida men who reportedly rode with Walden to the Capitol in golf carts from their hotel in Washington. The other men have been identified as Joseph Hackett, 50, of Sarasota; Jason Dolan, 44, of Wellington, and William Isaacs, 21, of Kissimmee.