Gregory Yetman, a suspect in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, surrendered to police in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Yetman, who is charged with multiple offenses, including assaulting officers, had fled his home when FBI agents attempted to arrest him. Over 1,200 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Capitol riot. CityNews Toronto reported
Suspect in U.S. Capitol Attack Surrenders to Police in New Jersey
Gregory Yetman, Former Military Police Sergeant, Surrenders Without Incident
MONROE, N.J. (AP) — A suspect involved in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th has surrendered to police in New Jersey after evading FBI agents attempting to arrest him at his residence. Gregory Yetman, a 47-year-old former military police sergeant in the New Jersey National Guard, turned himself in to authorities in Monroe Township without any issues, according to Amy Thoreson, a spokesperson for the Newark FBI office.
The surrender took place in Monroe Township, which is located near Yetman’s home in Helmetta, a small town in central New Jersey approximately 43 miles (69 kilometers) south of New York City. The specific details of Yetman’s surrender, such as whether he was accompanied by an attorney or has retained legal representation, are currently unknown. A message left at Yetman’s residence seeking comment was not returned.
Yetman is facing multiple charges in relation to the Capitol attack, 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, as stated by the FBI.
Earlier this year, USA Today reported that Yetman had been interviewed by the FBI regarding his alleged involvement in the riot. He is suspected of firing pepper spray at both protesters and police officers during the incident. Yetman, however, denies these accusations, stating that he did nothing wrong at the Capitol.
Since the January 6th attack, approximately 1,200 individuals have been charged with federal crimes related to the Capitol riot. Out of these, over 800 have either pleaded guilty or been convicted after trial. More than 700 individuals have already been sentenced, with the majority receiving prison terms ranging from three days to 22 years.
Source: The Associated Press
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