Crime & Safety
Capitol Riot Suspect May Have Ties To Northern Ohio
The FBI asks the public for help identifying a man who may have attacked a federal officer during the riots in Washington.
CLEVELAND — The FBI is trying to identify a man involved in the U.S. Capitol riots who may have ties to northern Ohio.
The man may have attacked a federal officer during the violence in Washington on Jan. 6. Investigators believe the man has ties to northern Ohio, specifically Summit County.
An FBI spokesperson said it cannot release details on the man's connection to the area at this time.
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Anyone who can identify the man is asked to contact Summit County Crime Stoppers at 330-434-2677 or text TIPSCO at 274637. You can also contact the Cleveland FBI at 877-324-6446.
Summit County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 or information that leads to the man's identification. Tipsters can be anonymous.
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The Capitol insurrection in Washington sparked on Jan. 6 as the U.S. Congress moved to count the Electoral College votes from the November presidential election. Far-right supporters of President Donald Trump, who lost to President-elect Joe Biden, stormed barricades and forced their way into the Capitol building, disrupting the process.
The mayhem overwhelmed Capitol Police, who evacuated members of Congress as violence escalated.
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