A North Texas man has been arrested for alleged crimes in connection with his participation in this month’s riots at the U.S. Capitol, the FBI announced Monday.
Guy Reffitt of Wylie has been charged with unlawful entry and obstruction of justice. He’s at least the fourth North Texan to face charges related to the attack.
In an affidavit, an FBI agent said Reffitt was part of the large crowd that gathered outside the Capitol.
The agent said Reffitt is seen in a video standing on the Capitol steps, wearing a blue jacket over what appears to be a tactical-style vest. Reffitt is also seen wearing a black helmet and a Go-Pro-style camera.
The affidavit notes that Reffitt was standing at or past the police line at the Capitol and had been sprayed with a chemical irritant.
FBI agents searched Reffitt’s home and spoke to his family. An adult son told the FBI that Reffitt had threatened him and his sister.
According to the affidavit, Reffitt told his children: “If you turn me in, you’re a traitor and you know what happens to traitors…traitors get shot.”
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