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A Mississippi man, Donald Walker, has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his alleged actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The incident disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress to count electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Walker, 48, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, is accused of obstruction of law enforcement, entering a restricted building, disorderly conduct, and more. The FBI arrested Walker in Jackson, Mississippi, and he appeared in court in the Southern District of Mississippi. Over 1,358 individuals have been charged in connection with the Capitol breach, with investigations ongoing. Report tips to 1-800-CALL-FBI.
1. Washington DC | Mississippi Man Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
2. DC | Mississippi Man Arrested for Capitol Breach on Jan. 6
Man from Mississippi Arrested for Alleged Capitol Breach
A man from Mississippi, Donald Walker, has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with his alleged involvement in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This incident occurred during a joint session of the U.S. Congress to certify the electoral votes for the 2020 presidential election.
Details of the Incident
According to court documents, Walker, 48, from Kosciusko, Mississippi, was captured on Metropolitan Police Department body-worn camera footage at the West Plaza of the Capitol grounds. He is seen engaging with police officers and attempting to breach the barricades set up to maintain order.
Walker allegedly locked his arm through a bike rack barricade and tried to pull it towards him, despite police officers’ efforts to maintain control of the area. He was then sprayed with a chemical irritant by law enforcement and forced to retreat. However, Walker later re-approached the police line and attempted to wrestle the barricade away from an officer, resulting in another spray of chemical irritant.
Eventually, Walker managed to enter the Capitol building through the Parliamentarian Door at around 2:54 p.m., further escalating the situation.
Legal Action and Investigation
Walker has been charged with a felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder, as well as misdemeanor offenses of entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly conduct in a restricted building or grounds, and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section are handling the prosecution of this case. The U.S. Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police Department, and FBI’s Jackson and Washington Field Offices are actively investigating the matter.
Developments Since the Incident
Over the past 38 months following the events of January 6, 2021, more than 1,358 individuals have been charged across nearly all 50 states in connection with the Capitol breach. Among them, over 486 individuals have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement, a felony offence. The investigation into these incidents continues.
Anyone with information related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol is encouraged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov. It is essential to remember that a complaint is an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
