Breaking News: Plaquemines Parish Man Arrested for Capitol Riots
FBI New Orleans announced the arrest of a Plaquemines Parish resident in connection with the January 6th breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Suspect Identification:
The individual in question has been identified as 34-year-old Matthew Matulich from Buras, Louisiana.
Charges Faced:
Matulich is facing multiple misdemeanor charges, including:
- Theft of government property
- Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority
- Disorderly conduct in a restricted building or grounds
- Entering or remaining in the gallery of either House of Congress
- Disorderly conduct in a Capitol building
- Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building
Arrest Details:
The arrest took place in Venice, with Matulich set to appear in the Eastern District of Louisiana court for further proceedings.
Other Arrests:
During the FBI investigation, several other Louisiana residents have also been arrested in connection with the Capitol breach:
- Charles Tyler Himber from Golden Meadow, Louisiana, faces charges related to the breach, specifically a felony offense of civil disorder.
- Edward Richmond Jr., a 40-year-old military veteran from Slidell, was arrested for assaulting police officers during the Capitol riots.
- Northshore residents Willard Purkel Jr., 51, and Colby Purkel, 27, from Covington were also arrested in November for their involvement in the breach.
Reporting Tips:
If you have any information related to these incidents, you can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip online.
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