Gregory Yetman, the man wanted by the FBI for his involvement in the Capitol riots, has turned himself in to police custody. Yetman was charged with multiple offenses related to the riots. The FBI had released a wanted poster for Yetman, who was identified by his involvement in the riots through videos and photos. Many others who participated in the riots have yet to be charged. Susan Loyer reported
Helmetta Manhunt Ends with Gregory Yetman in Police Custody
The extensive manhunt for Gregory Yetman, a resident of Helmetta, New Jersey, who was wanted by the FBI for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots, has finally come to an end. Yetman turned himself in to the Monroe Township Police on Friday morning without any resistance, as confirmed by an FBI spokesperson. The FBI expressed gratitude towards the public for providing valuable tips and calls during the search.
On Monday, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Yetman in the federal court in Washington, D.C., on multiple charges including assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers, obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder, entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds, and committing an act of physical violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings.
The FBI had released a wanted poster for Yetman on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., urging the public to assist in his capture.
The manhunt for Yetman was launched on Wednesday by the FBI Newark SWAT team, Jamesburg Police Department, and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Yetman was believed to have fled into the nearby woods when authorities initially attempted to apprehend him.
In addition to the charges related to the Capitol riots, Yetman was also charged on Wednesday with fourth-degree possession of large-capacity ammunition, and the case has been forwarded to the Middlesex County’s Prosecutor’s Office.
On Thursday, FBI agents and police officers from the Joint Terrorism Task Force surrounded Yetman’s residence at 131 Main St., wearing bulletproof vests and carrying assault rifles.
Yetman had been previously identified in a USA TODAY investigation that focused on individuals involved in the Capitol riots. Volunteer sleuths online had identified Yetman and reported him to the FBI, resulting in his inclusion in the wanted list. On January 6, videos captured Yetman picking up a large canister of pepper spray from the ground and spraying it towards Capitol police and protesters. He was labeled as suspect #278 AFO (Assault on a Federal Officer) by the FBI.
Yetman, who was a military police sergeant in the New Jersey National Guard at the time of the riot, claimed that although he was present at the Capitol that day, he did not commit any crime. He stated that he had already been interviewed by the FBI shortly after the insurrection.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Yetman served as a military officer with the Army National Guard and was a sergeant in the Army, with previous service in Guantanamo Bay.
Since the January 6 raid on the Capitol, federal prosecutors have filed charges against over 1,000 individuals. However, many others still remain on the wanted list, identified only by their photos and videos.
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