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15 Law Enforcement Officers Charged In Capitol Insurrection

Jacob Fracker, right, and Thomas Robertson, left, take a selfie on Jan. 6, 2021, after having breached the Capitol. They are standing in front of a statue of Revolutionary War hero John Starks.
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From the Right Wing Watch special report, "The Cops Who Joined the Insurrection: Racism, Authoritarianism and Violence." Read the report here.

UPDATE - JULY 16, 2021 -- Since we published our report on July 6, the Washington Post identified two additional law enforcement officers who took part in the Capitol breach. We added their names to the table below.

Known Law Enforcement Officers (Active & Retired) Charged with Crimes in the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection

NAME LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITY POP. OF JURISDICTION STATE CHARGES
CALDWELL, Thomas Federal Bureau of Investigation (2009-2010)*   330 million   Va. Conspiracy; obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting; destruction of government property and aiding and abetting; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; tampering with documents or proceedings
CARPENTER, Sara New York City Police Dept.(1994-2004)   8.2 million   N.Y. Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol rounds
CHWIESIUK, Karol Chicago Police Dept.(2018-present; relieved of police powers June 2)   2.1 million   Ill. Knowingly entering or Remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds
COLON, Louis Enrique Blue Springs Police Dept.(2003-2006)   54,850   Mo. Conspiracy; obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting; obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder and aiding and abetting; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon
DAUGHTRY, Michael Shane Pelham Police Dept.   (fired in 2020)   3,549   Ga. Entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; Impeding ingress and egress in a restricted building or grounds and aiding and abetting
FISCHER, Joseph Wayne North Cornwall Police Dept.                (suspended after Feb. 19 arrest; 18-year veteran)   7,931   Penn. Civil disorder; assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and aiding and abetting; obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive Conduct in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building
FRACKER, Jacob Rocky Mount  Police Dept.(fired Jan.26, after arrest; served 18 months)   4,745   Va. Obstruction of an official proceeding; aiding and abetting; entering and remaining in a restricted building; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building; violent entry and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building or grounds
HARDIN, Michael Lee Salt Lake City Police Dept. (retired in 2017; served 20 years on the force)  1.2 million   Utah Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building
HOSTETTER, Alan La Habra Police Dept.(former CHIEF; ret. 2010; formerly of Fortuna PD and other law enforcement positions for 20 years.)   60,594   Calif.  Conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting; entering and remaining in a restricted building and grounds and carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon; 
LENTZ, Nicholes North Miami Beach P.D.(left in 2020; Port St. Lucie PD 2014-2016)   42,971   Fla. Entering and remaining on restricted building or grounds; disruptive and disorderly conduct on restricted grounds
PHAM, Tam Dinh Houston Police Dept.(resigned Jan. 14; 18-year veteran)   2.3 million   Texas Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds wiithout lawful authority; violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds
ROBERTSON, Thomas Rocky Mount  Police Dept.(fired Jan.26, after arrest; served 16 years)   4,745   Va. Obstruction of an official proceeding; aiding and abetting; entering and remaining in a restricted building; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building; vIolent entry and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building or grounds. PROSECUTORS HAVE REQUESTED ROBERTSON'S BOND BE REVOKED 
STEELE, Laura High Point Police Dept.(1992-2004 - fired; school officer)   111,714   N.C. Conspiracy; obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting; destruction of government property and aiding and abetting; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds
SUAREZ, Marissa A. Monmouth County Sheriff's Office                    (resigned after arrest)

 

   Monmouth County Jail;       835 inmates   N.J. Entering building without lawful authority; violent entry and disorderly conduct; parading,  demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building
TUCK, Kevin Windermere Police Dept. (resigned after arrest)     3,430   Fla. Obstruction of an official proceeding, siding and abetting; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; entering and remaining in the Gallery of Congress; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building
TUCK, Nathaniel Apopka Police Dept. (2018-2020)   51,800   Fla. Obstruction of an official proceeding, aiding and abetting; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building; civil disorder
WEBSTER, Thomas New York City Police Dept (retired 2011)   8.2 million   N.Y. Assault of federal officer with a deadly weapon, obstruction, disorderly contact and more.

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*Claim made by defendant; not confirmed by FBI.

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