Two Virginia police officers are facing federal charges in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to the Department of Justice.
USA Today reported that Rocky Mount Police Department officers Jacob and Thomas were arrested on Wednesday.
According to the DOJ, the pair were charged with violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds and with knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority.
Both men were off duty at the time of the riot, according to the DOJ. Prosecutors said photos show them inside the Capitol, including one in front of a statue of Revolutionary War general John Stark.
The DOJ’s statement of facts said the men posted about the riot on social media. According to the document, Thomas shared photos on Facebook with a caption that criticized the media and the left and boasted about what the crowd did at the Capitol.
Both officers have been placed on leave, according to reports. The charges are allegations, and both men are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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