Authorities in Helmetta, New Jersey, are searching for Gregory Yetman, a suspect in the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are conducting the search, and a command center has been set up. Yetman is wanted in connection with the attack, but specific charges have not been disclosed. Associated Press reported
Search Underway for Suspect in January 6 Attack on U.S. Capitol in Helmetta, New Jersey
Authorities are currently conducting a thorough search in Helmetta, a central region of New Jersey, for a suspect connected to the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol. The individual in question, Gregory Yetman, managed to evade FBI agents who approached his residence.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other law enforcement agencies have identified Gregory Yetman as a wanted individual in relation to the assault on the US Capitol. The specific charges he faces in connection with the attack have not been disclosed at this time.
In order to ensure Yetman’s swift arrest, the FBI’s Newark office released a statement on Thursday morning confirming their presence in the area and their intention to remain there until he is apprehended. The local community center has been transformed into a command center for the FBI’s operations.
To assist in the search, law enforcement officers from state, county, and local police departments have joined forces with the FBI.
According to Helmetta’s Mayor, Christopher Slavicek, the search for Yetman began on Wednesday at 8 a.m. when FBI agents arrived to arrest him. However, Yetman managed to flee and disappeared into the nearby woods. This incident has created a palpable sense of unease and anxiety among the residents of Helmetta.
Mayor Slavicek described the scene, stating that helicopters were deployed at low altitudes, meticulously scouring the tree line, while various law enforcement agencies combed the roads in search of Yetman.
Earlier this year, USA Today reported that Gregory Yetman, a former military police sergeant in the New Jersey National Guard, had been interviewed by the FBI regarding his alleged involvement in the Capitol riot. He was suspected of deploying pepper spray against protesters and law enforcement officers. Yetman, however, vehemently denied any wrongdoing and refuted allegations of using pepper spray.
Since the attack on the Capitol, approximately 1,200 individuals have been charged with federal crimes related to the riot. Out of these, over 800 have either pleaded guilty or been convicted after trial by a jury or judge. More than 700 individuals have already been sentenced, with sentences ranging from as short as three days to as long as 22 years.
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