MTA Suspends Metro-North Brewster Yards Worker Who Rioted In DC

BREWSTER, NY — A worker at Metro-North Railroad's Brewster rail yards who called in sick Wednesday and then took part in the riot at the Capitol has been suspended.

The MTA confirmed to Patch that the agency seeks to fire Will Pepe of Beacon. The NY Post said Pepe, 31, works at Metro-North's Brewster rail yard.

A photo distributed by the FBI seeking to ID rioters led to the identification of the worker, whose annual salary is $74,000, according to the Daily News.

“Effective immediately this individual has been suspended from Metro-North without pay and will be disciplined in accordance with their collective bargaining agreement pending an investigation,” MTA spokesman Ken Lovett said in a statement. "This alleged conduct is abhorrent and goes against the values of Metro-North, New York and the nation."

The FBI is seeking the public's help to identify more insurrectionists:

"The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building and surrounding area in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. If you have witnessed unlawful violent actions, we urge you to submit any information, photos, or videos that could be relevant at fbi.gov/USCapitol. Please use this form to submit any images, videos, or other multimedia files you have related to possible violations of federal law committed. Our goal is to preserve the public’s constitutional right to protest by protecting everyone from violence and other criminal activity. You may also call ‪1-800-CALL-FBI (1-‪800-225-5324) to verbally report tips and/or information related to this investigation. If you do not have an attachment but have information to provide, please submit it at tips.fbi.gov.

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