NJ Farmers Market Owner Charged In Capitol Riots: Reports

MANTUA TOWNSHIP, NJ — A man who runs a South Jersey farmers market has reportedly been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

Ezekiel Stecher, of Sewell, was arrested when the FBI learned of his involvement through a video posted on their tip line, nj.com reports. He says identifies himself by name and says what town he’s from in the video.

The owner of Stecher Farms is charged with assaulting a federal officer and violently entering the Capitol, according to the Courier Post.

Stecher is the fourth South Jersey resident who has been charged in connection with the riots, in which a group of protesters stormed the nation's Capitol to prevent the certification of the 2020 presidential election.

Earlier this week, a Gloucester Township man who has been reprimanded at work for violating his company's policy by displaying political signs and attire in support of then-President Donald Trump. Lawrence Stackhouse is charged with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds, and disorderly or disruptive conduct. Read more here: Blackwood Man Arrested After Capitol Riots: Reports

A Haddonfield man who calls himself a "dating strategist" was arrested in connection with the riots after the FBI received a tip that Patrick Stedman had been discussing his participation in the riots online. Read more here: Haddonfield 'Dating Strategist' Charged In Capitol Riots

A Medford woman who was captured on video encouraging rioters to storm the Capitol was arrested one day later. Stephanie Hazleton, also known as Ayla Wolf, is an outspoken Trump supporter and far right activist. Read more here: South Jersey Woman In DC Riot Video Arrested: Reports