Traitor Joes: Three years later, these 45 locals are facing the music for attempting to overthrow the government

Jan. 6, 2021 almost feels like yesterday. Thousands of frustrated conservatives stomping to the front of the U.S. Capitol building to ‘stop the steal.’ Out of the several thousands of people that were on Capitol grounds that day, around 1,200 have been charged. Of those 1,200, 36 are Missourians and nine are Kansans. Any of them could be your next door neighbor, co-worker, doctor, or even a friend. 

Through extensive FBI investigations and tips from third-party sources, these 45 individuals have been located and charged with offenses from their actions on the day. The events that occurred on that historic day have left our fellow Missourians and Kansans facing serious consequences, with multiple Jan. sixers having served or currently serving prison time. 

Although former President Trump acted as the spokesperson for the insurrection, duping these right wing extremists into believing that the election was rigged, the offenses that these individuals committed does not fall on his shoulders. Yet, even after serving time, paying fines, and being placed on house arrest or probation, many of the participants from the day still fully support Trump and believe that the 2020 election was stolen. 

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could overturn the prosecution of hundreds of rioters due to disagreement over the charge of “obstruction.” If the Supreme Court rules to throw out the obstruction charge for the insurrectionists, two of the four counts in the federal election interference indictment would be dropped. 

A wide range of conspiracies have formed as a result of the events, causing many to believe that undercover antifa provocateurs and federal agent provocateurs were in attendance, instigating the Trump supporters into committing crimes. Some defense attorneys have investigated the conspiracy, but to no avail. One defense attorney Greg Hunter, who has represented over a dozen individuals who have been charged with crimes in connection to Jan. 6, says that he and others have not found any evidence of these instigators being in attendance.

“Between the hundreds of people who have looked through it, none of us have come up with the antifa provocateurs or the federal agent provocateurs that we keep hearing about. It’s because they’re not there. There are a lot of people looking, and nobody’s found it.”

With the three year anniversary of Jan. 6 approaching, The Pitch decided that it would be fitting to do a round up of the insurrectionists that live among us. Below is a list of all Missourians and Kansans that have been sentenced or have yet to be sentenced in correlation with events and offenses that occurred on Jan. 6, 2021. All of the information presented is from The United States Attorney’s Office – District of Columbia and Kansas City Star reporting.

Missouri –Sentenced

Jonas (James) Buxton, age 27, out of St. Charles

On Jan. 6, Buxton entered the Capitol building wearing a gas mask and tactical vest, in which he stated his reasoning be to ensure protection from counter-protestors. He spent about 16 minutes inside the Senate Wing and the Crypt, claiming that he went inside to only use the restroom. 

Following his arrest on Dec. 8, 2021, Buxton was charged with four offenses that occurred on Jan. 6: 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.

He pleaded guilty on Aug. 10, 2022 and was sentenced on Dec. 2, 2022 to 18 months of probation, including 40 hours of community service, a $500 fine, and $500 in restitution.

“I’ve been working hard and diligently to continue to move on with my life in a positive way, to distance myself from any kind of groups who might be in any way radical and just to continue to be a good citizen…,” Buxto says, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star.

Cale Douglas Clayton, age 42, out of Drexel

After traveling to Washington D.C. to attend the ‘stop the steal’ rally, Cale Douglas Clayton shifted his sights to the Capitol. According to charging documents, Clayton made his way to the west side of the Capitol above the inaugural stage and began taunting officers. He could be heard yelling “We are going to win. You don’t have enough for all of us. You might hit me once or twice. You might spray me with pepper spray. I don’t give a fuck. There ain’t enough for millions of people here and you know it.” He then moved below the grandstands and was seen on video harassing officers. 

He left the area with the grandstands and made his way to the Upper Left Terrace where he began to resist officers’ attempts to disperse rioters. As seen on body camera footage, Clayton grabbed and pulled at the shield of an officer, then pushed him backwards. When another officer stepped forward to stop Clayton, his baton fell to the ground and was quickly retrieved by Clayton. Armed with the stolen baton, Clayton made his way to northwest stairs, waving the baton in the face of a police line attempting to stop rioters from entering. 

An officer known only as Officer M.P. asked Clayton for the baton. When he refused, Officer M.P. grabbed for the baton and a struggle ensued. Clayton shoved M.P. and grabbed his facemask. After refusing to give up the baton, police officers pulled Clayton through the police line and arrested him, placing him in the Capitol Rotunda. He was released later that day with no charges. 

In March of 2021, Clayton was interviewed by the FBI where he lied and stated he was trying to return the baton and had not engaged in violence against the officers, which was disproved by video evidence from police body cameras. Clayton was arrested March 31, 2022 in his home in Drexel and charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers; civil disorder; theft of government property; entering and remaining in restricted building or grounds; and disorderly conduct in the grounds or a Capitol building. He was indicted by a federal jury on April 22, 2022 and pleaded guilty to the felony charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers. On July 11, 2023, Clayton was sentenced to 30 months in prison, 24 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution to the Architect of the Capitol.

Lloyd Cruz Jr, age unknown, out of Polo

When first interviewed by authorities, Cruz denied ever entering the Capitol building, but went back on his statements, saying that after reviewing photos and videos that he had taken that day, he did remember entering the building. 

After being arrested on Feb. 28, 2022, Cruz Jr. was charged with two offenses that he allegedly took part in on Jan 6: Entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building. 

He was convicted at his trial on Jan. 13, 2023 and was sentenced on May 4, 2023 to 45 days of incarceration, one year of supervised release, and $500 in restitution. Before he was convicted, Cruz filed two motions to dismiss his case, stating that he was exercising his first amendment rights by entering the Capitol and that his fourth amendment rights were violated by the FBI’s use of tracking his cellular location.

Joshua Dressel, age 33, out of Festus

By climbing over overturned bike racks and reaching to top of a 10 foot high bannister that followed the staircase into the Upper West Terrace and Capitol, Dressel was one of the first rioters to enter the Capital. From here he led and directed fellow rioters, before entering the building at 2:15 p.m. – just two minutes after the doors had been breached. Dressel spent 20 minutes wandering the Capitol, then exited through the broken doors he came through and spent the next two hours on Capitol property. 

Dressel shared videos on his Facebook of himself roaming the Capital that were soon deleted. He also sent a message via Facebook Messenger that said “First 20 or so to break into the Capitol.” 

Dressel was arrested July 13, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri and charged with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, violent entry and disorderly conduct on capitol grounds, parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol Building. 

On Aug. 18, 2022 he pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor count. On Jan. 18, 2023 Dressel was sentenced to 14 days incarceration and $500 restitution.  

“Unfortunately, decency and hard work doesn’t save the soul, or keep me from bad judgments, errors, or wrongs,” Dressel wrote according to the Kansas City Star. “I’m flawed, I need grace and forgiveness (much more than the next guy) and I’m thankful through Christ Jesus that I have that.”

Cara Hentschel, age 36, out of Springfield

Hentschel entered the Capitol building on Jan. 6 minutes after the second breach of the Rotunda, but claims that her and her companion Mahailya Pryer had no choice due to the movement of the crowd forcing them inside. The two walked through the Rotunda and exited the building around eight minutes after their illegal entrance. She later turned to social media to boast about her experiences that day, including falsely mentioning that she broke into Pelosi’s office.

Following her arrest on Oct. 4, 2021, Hentschel was charged with four offenses that occurred on Jan. 6: Entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds; Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restrictive building or grounds; Disorderly conduct in a Capitol Building; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building.

She pleaded guilty on May 18, 2022 and was sentenced Sept. 30, 2022 to 45 days in a halfway house/residential reentry, 36 months of probation, a $500 fine, and $500 in restitution. 

“The fact I was there is extremely embarrassing and I’m very ashamed that I went inside the Capitol that day,” Hentschel wrote in a statement, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star.. “After seeing the footage, my heart breaks for the Capitol police who risked their lives that day, and even more for all the lives that were lost and affected by this.”

Emily Hernandez, age 24, out of Sullivan

Through social media documentation and anonymous tips, the FBI was able to identify Hernandez at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. She can be seen wielding a broken piece of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s wooden name plate at the Capitol through multiple photos that she uploaded to social media. She also allegedly stole a ‘Do not touch’ sign and a ‘Keep off fence’ sign from the Capitol that day. She also appeared in Pelosi’s daughters HBO Max documentary The Insurrectionist Next Door where she claimed that she went to D.C. just to escape the small town farm life that she was accustomed to in Sullivan.

After being arrested on Jan. 19, 2021, she has been charged with five different offenses from Jan. 6: Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds; Disorderly conduct which impedes the conduct of government business; Steal, sell, convey or dispose of anything of value of the United States; Disruptive conduct in the Capitol Buildings; parading, demonstrating, or picketing in the Capitol Buildings.

She pleaded guilty on Jan. 10, 2022 and was sentenced two months later on April 4 to 30 days in jail, one year of supervised release, 80 hours of community service, and $500 in restitution for damage caused.

Prior to her pleading guilty, Hernandez was arrested for driving on the wrong side of I-44, ultimately crashing into another vehicle, killing the passenger and leaving the driver with serious injuries. She is now being charged with DWI – serious physical injury and DWI – death of another not a passenger. Her plea hearing is scheduled for Feb. 20, 2024.

“I attend therapy to help me with the issues I’ve been struggling with since the riot, and it has helped me significantly. I want to build a career for myself and show people change is possible. I deeply regret being involved in the events of January 6,” Hernandez says, according to Kansas City Star reporting.

Zachary Martin, age 47, out of Springfield

After entering the Capitol through a broken window, Martin took to Facebook live to document his time on the historic day, as he was seen standing by a portrait of former New York Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. He later deactivated his Facebook account to withhold any evidence.

After being arrested on Jan. 28, 2021, Martin has been charged with four offenses that occurred on Jan. 6: 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 or grounds; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building.

He pleaded guilty on Dec. 23, 2021 and was sentenced March 17 to 36 months of probation, $1,000 fine, 60 hours of community service.

“It’s just been really hard, and I can’t believe that I made the decision to do what I did that day,” Martin says, according to Kansas City Star reporting. “I just want you to know that I just am truly sorry. It is just totally embarrassing to be here right now.”

Brian Mcgee, age 61, out of Auxvasse

Military Veteran and former FAA employee Mcgee started his trek to Washington D.C. on Jan. 4 with plans to meet with Florida Insurrectionist Jeremy Harrison and his wife. Together the group planned to attend the “Stop the Steal” rally at the Ellipse. After watching Trump’s speech, Mcgee and the Harrison’s made their way to the Capitol, where Mcgee and Jeremy Harrison entered the building. Harrison’s wife stayed behind. 

On August 4, 2021, Mcgee was contacted by the FBI to schedule an interview. During this call Mcgee claimed Capitol police invited in the rioters and even fistbumped them in celebration, but surveillance proved these claims false. 

In October of 2021 three witnesses that knew Mcgee confirmed that it was him seen in the pictures and videos. On February 9, 2023 Mcgee was arrested in Jefferson City and charged with four misdemeanor counts: 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 or grounds; and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building. The government agreed to drop three of the charges as long as Mcgee pleaded guilty to parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building. He was sentenced on Oct. 13, 2023 to 36 months probation and a $500 fine. 

William Merry Jr., age 64, out of St. Louis

During Merry Jr.’s time at the Capitol, he entered Pelosi’s office with his niece, Emily Hernandez, where he reportedly urged her to steal a broken piece of Pelosi’s name plate. They took to the Rotunda afterward where Merry Jr. picked up a phone, pretending to call Pelosi, repeating vulgar language.

After being arrested Feb. 4, 2021, Merry Jr. was charged with four separate offenses that occurred on Jan. 6: Theft of government property; Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds; Disorderly conduct which impedes the conduct of government business; Disruptive conduct in the Capitol Buildings. 

Merry Jr. Pleaded guilty on Jan 5, 2022 and was sentenced three months later on April 11 to 5 days in jail, nine months of supervised release, including 80 hours of  community service, and $500 in restitution.

“I’m remorseful for it. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn’t. I’m not saying I wouldn’t go see my president speak, but I surely wouldn’t do what I did that day. I just got caught up in the moment, your honor, and I’ve got no excuses,” Merry Jr. says, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star.

Mahailya Pryer, age 35, out of Springfield

Pryer was in attendance at the Jan. 6 Capitol riots with her friend Cara Hentschel. The two entered through the Rotunda doors after the second breach and left after about eight minutes inside the building.

Pryer was arrested on the same day as her companion Hentschel, Oct. 4, 2021. She was charged with the same four offenses from the day: Entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds; Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restrictive building or grounds; Disorderly conduct in a Capitol Building; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building.

She pleaded guilty on the same day, May 18, 2022, and was sentenced on Sept. 30, 2022 as well. She was sentenced to 45 days of incarceration, 36 months of probation, and $500 in restitution. She was later arrested in May 2023 for allegedly violating eight of her probation protocols.

“My actions on January 6th were unacceptable… I hate that the events of January 6th happened as they did,” Pryor says in a handwritten note, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star. “I only meant to peacefully protest. I recognize my issues and want to change. I accept responsibility for my actions and apologize for any harm I caused. I hope the ones I upset can forgive me.”

Michael Aaron Quick, age 46, out of Springfield

Quick entered the Capitol building through a broken window on the Senate wing with his brother Stephen Quick and Zachary Martin. While at the Capitol, Michael did not partake in destruction of property nor enter any private areas, and cooperated with the FBI immediately and took to Facebook to post about the event.

Following his arrest on Feb. 12, 2021, Quick was charged with four offenses from Jan 6: 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 or grounds; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building. 

He entered a plea agreement on Dec. 23, 2021, only pleading guilty to count 4, parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building. He received the same sentence as his older brother three months later on Feb. 17 of 24 months of probation, a $1,000 fine, and 60 hours of community service.

“I felt justified for going through the window because the police did not seem to mind. I should have known better. I have no excuse or even the words for the poorest of poor judgment. I have paid dearly for my transgressions and am deeply regretful,” Quick says, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star.

Stephen Brian Quick, age 51, out of Springfield

As stated previously, Stephen entered the Capitol building on Jan. 6 with his brother Michael and Zachary Martin. While inside, the three men did not destroy any property, assault anyone, and cooperated with law enforcement. After the events occurred that day, Stephen cooperated with the FBI immediately. He also did not post any documents to social media from the day.

After his arrest on Feb. 12, 2021,Quick was charged with four offenses from Jan 6: 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 or grounds; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building.

He was arraigned a little over a month later on March 25, pleading not guilty to all counts. He later pleaded guilty to all counts on Dec 23 and was sentenced on March 17, 2022 to 24 months of probation, a $1,000 fine, and 60 hours of community service.

“I used terrible judgment by entering the U.S. Capitol building through the window,” Quick says, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star. “My actions were unacceptable and totally out of character. I am truly embarrassed and extremely remorseful.”

Nicholas Reimler, age 31, out of St. Louis County

Once entering the Capitol through the Senate wing door, Reimler videoed and photographed other rioters, which he posted on Snapchat with the caption “LOL what’s going on?” He was in the building for approximately 15 minutes before exiting through a broken window. Six days after Jan. 6, Reimler was turned in by a Facebook friend. Other Facebook friends assisted the FBI by helping identify Reimler in other Facebook posts from the day. 

After being arrested on Feb. 18, 2021, Reimler was charged with three offenses that he allegedly committed on Jan. 6: Entering and remaining in a restricted building; Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building.

He entered a plea agreement on Sept. 17, ultimately pleading guilty to just count three, parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building. Reimler was sentenced on Dec. 10, 2022 to 36 months probation, including one month of home detention, $500 in restitution, and 60 hours of community service.

“These actions I am charged with do not convey who I am or what I believe in,” Reimler says, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star.  “Now, and in the future, I will continue to be a contributing person in society and will respect the rule of law. I vow to become a better, more compassionate and upstanding citizen from this.”

Devin Rossman, age 39, out of Independence

After traveling by bus to D.C. on Jan. 5, Rossman entered the Capitol building on Jan. 6, minutes after the first breach, illegally remaining inside for nearly two hours, roaming the building and entering Pelosi’s office. He took photos of his experience to post on Facebook, bragging about his time at the Capitol.

Following his arrest on May 16, 2022, Rossman was charged with four offenses from the day: 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.

He pleaded guilty on Sept. 9, 2022 and was sentenced exactly three months later on Dec. 9 to 36 months probation, 32 days intermittent confinement, a $2,000 fine, 60 hours of community service, and $500 in restitution. 

Carey Jon Walden, age 49, out of Kansas City

Walden said that he entered the Capitol through a broken window after traveling to D.C. from Kansas City alongside a bus of Trump supporters. He claimed that he did not partake in destruction of property while at the Capitol and was never asked to leave. He left just a few minutes after entering the building when word spread that someone was shot. About a week after the events occurred at the Capitol, the FBI received a tip that outed Walden for participating in the riot, with several photos showing him at the Capitol that day. Walden was cooperative, providing his own photographs that he had taken that day, one of which shows that he had climbed the west wall that he had posted on Facebook with the caption “I had just climbed the west wall lol.” 

After his arrest on May 28, 2021, Walden was charged with four offenses from Jan. 6: Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; Disorderly or disruptive conduct at any place in the grounds or in any of the Capitol Buildings; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in any of the Capitol Buildings.

He entered a plea agreement on Oct. 26, 2021 pleading guilty to count one, knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority. Walden was sentenced on Jan. 19 the following year to three years of probation, including 30 days of home detention, 60 hours of community service, and $500 in restitution.

Paul S. Westover, age 55, out of Lake St. Louis

Westover was the third member of the insurrection trio with Hernandez and Merry Jr. Together, the three stormed the Capitol with thousands of others on Jan. 6, with Westover documenting much of the day on his phone. Following his insurrection vacation that consisted of Hernandez stealing Pelosi’s name plate, and his pal Merry Jr. pretending to take phone calls from the Rotunda, investigators recovered more than a dozen videos from Westover’s phone that day, providing more than enough evidence to prosecute the three.

After being arrested on Feb. 4, 2021, Westover was charged with four offenses that occurred on Jan. 6: Obstruct, impede, or interfere with law enforcement officer (aiding and abetting); Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds; Disorderly conduct which impedes the conduct of government business; Disruptive conduct in the Capitol Buildings.

Westover entered a plea agreement on Dec. 6, 2021 and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced a little over a year later on April 11, 2022 to 45 days in jail and $500 in restitution.

“I think it’s clearly that there was a lot of lack of judgment by many people that day, and my lack of judgment and lapse of character during the events that transpired are beyond regretful,” Westover says, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star.

Zachary Wilson, age unknown, out of Springfield

Wilson, along with his wife Kelsey, entered the Capitol building on Jan. 6 where Zachary took a video which he posted on Facebook with a caption that stated, “First ones in!!! First thing we found was Pelosi’s Office.” The husband and wife duo reported lied repeatedly to FBI agents about their actions that day.

After being arrested on Feb. 19, 2021, Wilson was charged with one count of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building. 

He entered a plea agreement on Sept. 27, 2021, pleading guilty to his one charge. He was sentenced on Jan. 27 the following year to 24 months of probation, including 45 days of home detention, 60 hours of community service, and $500 in restitution.

“I cannot apologize enough or express remorse that I have for the actions that day,” Wilson says, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star.. “My wife and I went to Washington, D.C., to hear former President Trump and the guest speakers. We had no intention of interfering with the Congressional proceedings. We saw the crowd and got caught up and followed them up to the building.

Kelsey Leigh Ann Wilson, age 32, Springfield

Kelsey was in attendance at the Jan. 6 Capitol riots with her husband Zachary. While inside the Capitol, her husband took videos that were later posted on social media. When interviewed by the FBI, the two denied allegations about their actions on the day.

Following her arrest on August 18, 2021, she was charged with four offenses from the events that occurred on Jan 6: 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 on Capitol grounds; Parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol Building.

She entered a plea agreement on Sept. 27, 2021, pleading guilty to just one count of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority. He was sentenced on the same day as her husband, Jan. 27, 2022, to 24 months of probation, including 30 days of home detention, 60 hours of community service, as well as $500 in restitution.

“I’ve already lost not one but two jobs because of my actions that day and my family is struggling,” she says, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star. “My family is truly sorry for the embarrassment that we brought on our country, and we will definitely pay for this for the rest of our lives.”

Isaac Samuel Yoder, age 34, out of Nevada

George Washington has returned to the state Capitol, much to everyone’s dismay. Yoder breached the capital wearing revolutionary war regalia, including a flag and sword. Yoder entered the capital and used his position as a highly visible figure to make a speech on top of a pile of broken furniture, then proceeded to walk around the hallways and crypt, stopping to take pictures with other rioters. 

Yoder was arrested August 4, 2021 and was charged with four misdemeanors: entering and remaining in a restricted building; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building; violent entry and disorderly conduct in the Capitol; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in the Capitol.

During his trial, Yoder claimed he did not know he was doing anything wrong by entering the capitol. During his March 2023 trial, Yoder claimed that because he had never been to Washington D.C. he had no prior knowledge that the capitol had been closed to the public for almost a year due to the COVID 19 pandemic. When he entered the Capitol through a fire exit, Yoder claimed no police officers attempted to stop him. 

He turned down a plea deal, and chose to go to a bench trial. Yoder was sentenced to a year in prison, 12 months supervised release, a $1000 fine, and $500 in restitution.

Not Yet Sentenced

Kyler Joseph Bard age 26, out of Seneca

Standing atop a ledge on the Upper West Terrace of the Capitol building, wielding a megaphone, Bard encouraged fellow rioters to push past police and enter the building. He could be heard yelling “Move! Move! Move! We gotta push! We gotta push! Let’s go! We gotta go! Let’s go!” A police officer only known as Officer M.G. approached Bard, who proceeded to turn around, yelled “Let’s Push!” and used his hands to push the officer back. The officer pushed Bard back, who fell to the ground. According to a report by the Kansas City Star, as he regained his composure and returned to the crowd, Bard could be seen talking on a cell phone, stating “I’ve already been maced, punched, they took my microphone away, and, uh, when I punched them, they punched me back. Maced me in the face. But it’s what we gotta do. We gotta get inside, we gotta take it over. We gotta do it.”

Photos of Bard at the Capitol were shared by the FBI via a profile that referred to him as AFO-447. On their website and social media, the FBI requested the public’s help in identifying Bard. An anonymous source came forward, sharing pictures of Bard at the Capitol from an Instagram account with the username kyler_bard. 

Bard was arrested Jan. 17, 2023 in Joplin and charged with assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers; obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder; entering and remaining in a restricted building or ground; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct on capitol grounds; and an act of physical violence in the capitol grounds or buildings. He was indicted on six of the seven charges on March 15, 2023. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

Jerod Thomas Bargar, age 37, out of Centralia 

After attending the “Stop the Steal” rally at the Ellipse, Bargar made his way to the Capitol, 9 millimeter semiautomatic pistol in tow. Bargar crossed state lines with the weapon, and was not licensed by the District of Columbia to carry the firearm. While he did not enter the Capitol building, Bargar remained on the premises with the weapon. Law enforcement recovered the gun in its “We the People” holster from the ground, containing one 9mm round inside the chamber and 15 additional rounds inside the magazine. 

The FBI received an anonymous tip after Bargar and friends had posted pictures from the capitol and stated that they were 10 feet away from the woman who was shot inside the Capitol. The charging documents state that when interviewed by the FBI, Bargar told investigators he had no intention of engaging with the riot and that he witnessed “chaos.” Bargar also stated “that he did not enter the Capitol building or participate in illegal activity because he knew where the ‘line’ was” and that it “was obvious officers were trying to keep protesters out.” 

When interviewed, the FBI was not yet aware that the firearm belonged to Bargar and Bargar failed to mention it. It was later discovered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that Bargar’s stepfather purchased the gun in 2011 and had given it to Bargar a year and a half before. 

Louis Enrique Colon, age 45, out of Kansas City

Proud Boys member Colon made the 16 hour drive to Washington DC with two other Proud Boys members from Kansas. He brought a hand gun with him, but did not bring it to the capitol. Instead, Colon and the other men he traveled with stopped at a hardware store where he purchased a modified ax handle with the intent to use it as a walking stick and weapon. 

On January 6, 2021 Colon met with a large group of Proud Boys at the Washington Monument. Together they made their way to the capitol, Colon wearing tactical gloves, a tactical vest, boots and a helmet covered in orange tape. He also carried a backpack and a pocket knife on his person. The group pushed past police barricades and onto the Capitol’s West Plaza. Colon proceeded to scale the outside wall to the capitals exterior and unlawfully gain entrance to the building at 2 p.m. While inside he used his hands and a chair to obstruct police in their attempt to pull down the extractable doors and prevent rioters from entering. 

Colon was arrested Feb. 11, 2021 in Kansas City and charged with 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. He pleaded guilty April 27, 2022. He currently faces a statutory maximum of five years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines. There is no sentencing date scheduled yet.

Daniel Donnelly Jr., age 43, out of St. Louis

Also known as the “Rally Runner,” Donnelly Jr. showed up at the Capitol completely red from head to toe, including face paint. His bright regalia made him easy to spot on surveillance footage as he made his way towards the tunnel. Just before entering, Donnelly Jr. was seen helping rioters get a ladder through the crowd and then soon after with a police riot shield. Slowly he made his way to the front of the crowd, creating a wall with the police barricade. The rioters pushed forward with Donnelly Jr. in the lead, forcing the officers farther back. As more police arrived and began pushing the rioters back, Donnelly Jr.  lost his shield and fled the scene. 

In a later Facebook video, Donnelly Jr. recalled the incident stating, “I get a riot shield, and I’m not trying to cause any violence, but I’m trying to be the furthest person to get through all the way, or at least get the furthest” and “I took up a lot of space, and I had the rioter shield, and I was right up there, and for some reason, like, the other people up there on the front lines with me, they did something similar…. It’s like they followed my lead, kind of.”

On August 2, 2023 Donnelly Jr.was arrested in St. Louis and given a felony charge of civil disorder, as well as misdemeanor charges of disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct in a capitol building; impeding passage through the Capitol grounds or buildings; and theft of government property. There is no trial date set and he is out on personal recognizance. 

Steven Dragoo, age 65, out of St. Joseph – Kimberly Dragoo, age 54, out of St. Joseph

Facebook influencers have nothing on this insurrectionist power couple. Steven and Kimberly Dragoo documented their entire Capitol visit, from plane ride to climbing through a broken window into the Capitol building. The couple admitted to following a “Stop the Steal” Facebook page and even creating their own.  

Kimberly Dragoo recorded and livestreamed much of the riot, including the barricades that were clearly labeled area closed and stating “These people all went through it…They’re not supposed to be up here.” Did this deter the couple from entering? Nope! Instead Steven Dragoo posted pictures of his wife climbing through a broken window, posing with modern day George Washington, Issac Yoder, and smiling wide as she was escorted back outside by police.

Facebook friends were quick to report the Dragoo’s to the FBI and they were interviewed on Jan. 20, 2021. Despite this, the couple was not charged until two and a half years later. Both were given four misdemeanor counts of 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 or grounds; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building.

They have both entered a plea agreement and will only be charged with parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. They each face a maximum six months in jail, five years’ probation and a $5,000 fine. They also agreed to pay $500 restitution each for damage to the Capitol. Their sentencing was scheduled for Nov. 17, 2023, but no new information has been made available.

Eric Glen Harrower, age unknown, out of St. Louis

With the help of friend and formerly mentioned insurrectionist Joshua Dressel, Harrower helped fellow rioters climb the ten foot banister and enter the Capitol building with bike racks. After entering the Capitol with Dressel, Harrower wandered through the Crypt for 20 minutes before exiting through a broken window. 

In the search through Dressel’s Facebook Messages, the FBI found messages between him and Harrower, placing Harrower at the scene. 

Harrower turned himself into the FBI and was arrested July 7, 2023, almost two years after his accomplice. He was charged with four misdemeanors, 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; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. Harrower took a plea deal on Nov. 16, 2023 and pleaded guilty to picketing. He faces a maximum six months’ incarceration, a $5,000 fine and five years’ probation. He also must pay $500 restitution for the more than $2.9 million in damage to the Capitol. Harrower’s sentencing is scheduled for February 23, 2024. 

Joseph Kerry Hicks, age 49, out of Willard

Hicks‘ five minutes of Capitol trespassing ended up with a profile and a BOLO designation that led to him being revealed by his own Gmail account and geolocation from his phone. He was seen on CCTV with a black III% flag with the words “We Are Everywhere,” although the FBI believes Hicks has no ties to the organization. After spending only a few minutes inside the Capitol, he left and tried to return via the Rotunda doors where police were able to push him and other rioters back. Hicks tried again on his own and was unsuccessful, and removed from the scene. 

On June 14, 2021, Hicks was interviewed at his job where he admitted to entering the building and called it a “lapse in judgment.” On August 25, 2023 Hicks was arrested in Ozark and given a felony charge of civil disorder and misdemeanor charges of 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 or grounds; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. Hicks has not yet gone to trial. 

Nicholas Kennedy, age unknown, out of Sikeston

After being indicted by a grand jury on July 23, 2023, Kennedy’s court documents remained sealed. He was given felony charges for civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding, as well as several misdemeanors. 

Kyle Kumer, age 43, out of Kansas City

Church staffer and mommy’s boy Kumer jumped at the chance to take his mom to the riot that broke out at the Capitol following the “Stop the Steal” rally. Kumer was seen at the lower west terrace tunnel entrance to the Capitol building, engaging with other rioters to breach the police barricade that was blocking the entrance. After police removed rioters, Kumer remained, encouraging and leading another effort to break through the doors. Using his back to push, Kumer was heard yelling “Let’s go! C’mon! Let’s go!”

Kumer’s mother was also seen in the tunnel, where he was seen protecting her with his body. She faced the wall while Kumer encouraged others to keep pushing. As rioters once again began leaving the tunnel, Kumer and his mother were the last to leave. Via a police body camera, Kumer was seen wrapping his arms around an officer that had been dragged into the crowd and assaulted.  

The FBI shared photos and videos of Kumer on their website, referring to him as BOLO (be on the lookout) 126. Anonymous tipsters submitted screenshots of Kumer’s Facebook that placed him at the scene. An acquaintance that was meant to meet with Kumer that day shared with the FBI that he had not shown up because he was at the Capitol.

November 21, 2021 Kumer was interviewed by investigators where he confirmed his involvement in the insurrection and shared photos and videos on his phone. Kumer stated that he brought his elderly mother into the tunnel to give her the full experience, and was pushing against the other rioters to protect her. On June 28, 2023 Kumer was arrested in Kansas City and charged with civil disorder; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restrictive building or grounds; and impeding passage through the Capitol grounds or building. He has not yet gone to trial.

At this time, Kumer’s mother has remained unnamed and does not face any charges.

Matthew E. Loganbill, age 56, out of Versailles 

Firearms dealer Loganbill showed up to the capitol on January 6 dressed for war. Affixed with a gas mask and helmet, carrying an American flag, Loganbill was among the leaders of the rioters that entered the Capitol building illegally. After arriving on the grounds, he crawled under the scaffolding that was put in place for the inauguration and took the stairs to enter the Upper West Terrace Doors, where he then moved to the Rotunda. Here joined a crowd resisting police and refused to leave the premises. 

On January 7, 2021, Loganbill took to Facebook, posting “We were trying every means possible to stop these idiots from stealing the presidency and destroying this nation,” later adding, “They didn’t [let us in] at the chamber, we could have over run them, after 10-15 minutes of back and forth, we walked out.” 

Loganbill was arrested March 29, 2021 in Versailles, Missouri and charged with obstruction of congressional proceedings, unlawful entry and violent entry or disorderly conduct. His case spent two and a half years in limbo and was granted dismissal due to violating Loganbill’s right to a speedy trial. The government has since refiled the case and Loganbill opted for a bench trial. He remains on personal recognizance – released with the written promise to agree to appear in court without the need to post bail. 

Jared Luther Owens, age 41, out of Farmington – Jason William Wallis, age 49, out of St. Clair

They say best friends do everything together, even storm the Capitol building and go to jail! Jared Luther Owens and Jason William Wallis did just that. These men were seen on open source video verbally attacking officers, encouraging them to join the rioters and taunting them with violence. Officers used bike racks to create a makeshift barricade in an attempt to stop rioters from entering the building. Wallis could be seen on video picking up one of these bike racks, and with the help of Owens, threw the rack towards the officers, causing one to sustain a fracture in his hand and wrist. 

Soon after the men retreated and made their way to the Upper West Terrace where they joined a crowd of rioters and breached the doors. Once inside Owens assaulted a second officer, pushing him against the wall. He was soon detained and found to be carrying a folding pocket knife. Owens was released from custody later that day. 

In April of 2021 an anonymous tipster submitted a screenshot of a text thread between Wallis and his girlfriend where he stated “We just stormed the capital building and push past police lines in the middle of batons and teargas I’ve got video inside.” From this tip agents were able to identify Owens as his accomplice. 

Owens was arrested Oct. 27, 2023 in Farmington, and Wallis followed quickly behind being arrested Oct. 28, 2023 in St. Clair. They were both given two felony charges of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and assault on law enforcement with a deadly or dangerous weapon as well as six misdemeanors of entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds; engaging in physical violence in the Capitol grounds; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in any of the Capitol buildings. Trial dates have not yet been set. 

Angelo Pacheco, age 23, out of Kansas City

Six seconds was all it took for Pacheco to gain four misdemeanor charges in connection to the insurrection. Pacheco was pictured climbing the scaffolding and roaming the grounds before making his way to the Upper West Terrace. Video surveillance footage showed Pacheco grabbing another individual and pointing to something inside the Capitol before stepping inside. Just six seconds later, Pacheco had left the building. 

Pacheco was identified by an anonymous tipster that had no connection to Pacheco, but compared the surveillance photos with his Facebook and Instagram pictures to confirm his identity. The FBI used Pacheco’s Driver’s License and confidential human source photos to confirm. 

Pacheco was interviewed in his home Sept. 29, 2022 where he confirmed he was at the Capitol but could not remember if he entered the building. During a second interview, Pacheco identified himself in all six photos and this time remembered entering the premises. 

Pacheco was arrested on July 17, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was charged with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. On Oct. 3, 2023 Pacheco took a plea deal and pleaded guilty to parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building, and currently remains on personal recognizance. His sentencing has been scheduled for Jan. 30, 2024 and faces a maximum of six months in jail, a $5,000 fine, and five years’ probation. He also must pay $500 restitution for damage to the Capitol.

Christopher Brian Roe, age 39, out of Raytown

Donned with a pitchfork, zip ties, and duct tape, Roe arrived at the Capitol with less than innocent intent. After attending the “Stop the Steal” rally at the Ellipse, Roe made his way towards the Capitol where he was met with a line of police. With his pitchfork in hand, Roe pushed an officer, then wrapped his arm around the officer’s arm. He was then sprayed with pepper spray and retreated back from the police line. 

Later Roe made his way towards the Upper West Terrace, entering the House of Representatives wing of the building. Here he was met with an officer identified as Officer R.D. Officer R.D. attempted to push Roe towards the exit, but Roe grabbed the metal detector, causing it to shake. According to the Statement of Facts, Roe told the officer ““you are protecting traitors and treasonists. They committed treason. And you shot one of us. That’s bullshit. Put your baton down and fucking join us.” During this altercation, fellow rioters began confronting the officers behind Roe and R.D. Quickly the confrontation became violent, R.D. turned his attention to the fight and Roe used the opportunity to push R.D. back and wrap his arm around the officers baton, stopping him from being able to defend himself from oncoming rioters. Roe was expelled from the building, but returned through the East Rotunda doors with another group of rioters. Once again, Roe clashed with police and was removed from the building, where he made his way to the north door of the Capitol, where he was seen using a metal bike rack as a battering ram in an attempt to break open the inner doors. 

Roe was pictured over 40 times on capital grounds and within the capitol building and tied to the Capitol via geolocation from his phone. He was arrested in his home in Raytown on July 18, 2023 and charged with assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers; civil disorder; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly, dangerous weapon; disorderly conduct; engaging in physical violence; destruction of government property; disorderly conduct in a capitol building; act of physical violence in the Capitol grounds or building; and parading, picketing and demonstrating in a capital building. On Nov. 2, 2023, Roe pleaded guilty to three felony charges of assaulting, resisting and impeding certain officers. His sentencing date has been scheduled for March 5, 2024.

Chancelor Nathan Taylor, age 26, out of Anderson

Taylor made his way into the Capitol building towards a police barricade blocking the upper west terrace. Along with other rioters, Taylor ran at the officers and used the weight and momentum of his body to knock them back. An officer responded by pushing Taylor back, who fell to the ground, but quickly got back up and began fighting back once again. He was pepper sprayed, and retreated. As Taylor returned to the crowd below, he turned back to the officers and yelled “I hope you all fucking die!” 

Taylor was arrested Sept. 7, 2023 and given a felony charge of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating or interfering with certain designated individuals as well as – Knowingly enter or remain in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority to do, Knowingly, and with intent to impede or disrupt the orderly conduct of Government business, Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds, Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building, and Act of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings. A trial has not yet been scheduled. 

John George Todd III, age 33, out of Blue Springs

From fighting with police to vaping in the Capitol, Todd made sure he was caught on every possible camera inside the Capitol building. 

After speaking with a stranger in a bar and showing off pictures and videos to other patrons, Todd was reported to the FBI. Following these reports, the FBI was able to track Todd’s movements throughout the building where he was spotted verbally attacking police and being handed an unidentified object that he placed to his lips, and exhaling white smoke while in the U.S. Capitol building rotunda. 

On May 5, 2022 Todd was arrested and charged with four misdemeanor counts of entering or remaining in a restricted building; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; violent entry and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building.

Todd was supposed to be the first Missourian to go to trial on Nov. 14, 2022, but during the trial Todd’s attorney requested a continuance due to Todd seeking mental health treatment. Todd joined the trial via video call where he was seen sitting in his car at his child’s school. A bench trial was scheduled for Oct. 16, 2023 but no new information has been available. In the time between trials, Todd was granted permission to move to South Carolina by a judge where he proceeded to violate his parole by attempting to climb a building while processing knives and razor blades, while being heavily intoxicated. This is not the first time Todd had violated parole, as he had been in possession of firearms in the past.

Kansas – Sentenced

Ryan Ashlock, age 23, out of Lenexa 

Ashlock began planning for Jan. 6 on Dec. 28,2020, according to documentation recovered from his phone. He was among one of the first to riot and breach police barricades and can be seen in a group attempting to dismantle another barrier set by law enforcement. After being pepper sprayed and combated by police, Ashlock left the Capitol grounds before ever entering the building.

Following his arrest on Feb. 22, 2021, Ashlock was charged with four offenses from Jan 6: Conspiracy; Obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder; Obstruction of Justice/Congress; Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority.

He pleaded guilty on June 14, 2022 and was sentenced Nov. 10, 2022 to 70 days of incarceration, 12 months of supervised release, $500 restitution.

Michael Eckerman, age 38, out of Wichita

Eckerman traveled to D.C. on Jan 5 with his cousin prior to the events that occurred on Jan. 6.He entered the Capitol building through the Senate Wing doors, and allegedly was involved in three breaches during his 20 minutes inside the building. He pushed an officer and knocked him down, resulting in a gap in the police barricade. Once on the ground, another rioter sprayed the officer in the face with a fire extinguisher. While inside, Eckerman took numerous photos, including a selfie in front of George Washinton’s portrait. Once he left, he remained on Capitol grounds continuing to take photos and videos.

After his arrest on Sept. 20, 2021, Eckerman was charged with eight offenses, the second most of all Kansas and Missouri January sixers: Assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers; Civil disorder; Obstruction of an official proceeding; Entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; Entering and remaining on the floor of Congress; Disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.

He pleaded guilty on Nov. 8, 2022 and was sentenced the next year on March 8, 2023 to 20 months of incarceration, 24 months of supervised release, and $2,000 in restitution.

Kasey Von Hopkins, age 48, Kansas City, KS

Hopkins entered the Capitol building through a fire door on Jan. 6, and remained in the building for just three minutes before re-entering through the Senate Wing Door. He then went into Oregon Democratic Senator Jeffrey Merkley’s office, which surveillance footage shows. The FBI recovered numerous [photos and videos of Hopkins at the Capitol building on Jan. 6. 

Following his arrest on Aug. 5, 2022, Hopkins was charged with four offenses from Jan 6: 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.

Hopkins pleaded guilty to parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building on Dec. 27, 2022, in which the government dropped his other three charges. He was later sentenced on April 10, 2022 to four months of incarceration and two years of probation.

Jennifer Parks, age 63, out of Leavenworth

Parks traveled to D.C. with her friend Esther Schwemmer on Jan. 6. The duo entered the Capitol building where doors and windows had been broken, leaving the building after around 15 minutes inside when law enforcement demanded they leave. 

After she self-surrendered on April 23, 2021, Parks was charged with four offenses from the day: Entering and remaining in a restricted building; Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building; Violent entry and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.

She entered a plea agreement on Sept. 28, 2021 and pleaded guilty to count four, parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building. She was sentenced a few months later on Dec. 8 to 24 months of probation, 60 hours community service, $500 in restitution.

“I live a simple life; I worked part time, took care of my three grandkids, took care of my 90-year-old mother, and enjoyed being with my husband of 41 years,” Parks wrote in a letter, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star.. “Now all these things have changed to some degree. My mother was so traumatized by my arrest that we had to move her to a retirement home.”

Mark Roger Rebegila, age 34, Out of St. Mary

On Jan. 6, Rebegila breached the Capitol two separate times, once after he was forced out by law enforcement. He entered the Senate parliamentarian and one other office during his time inside. He later bragged about the experience to friends, claiming that he had stolen a liquor bottle and sat in a chair of one of the lawmakers. He later stated that he deleted evidence to avoid consequences.

Following his arrest on March 15, 2021, Rebegila was charged with four offenses that he allegedly committed on Jan 6: Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building; Violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.

He entered a plea agreement on Dec. 1, 2021, only pleading guilty to count four, parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building. He was sentenced about four months later on April 20, 2022 to 24 months of probation, including 30 days of home detention, 60 hours of community service, a $2,000 fine, and $500 in restitution.

“My love for adventure may have been the reason I ventured to D.C. on that cold dark day in January,” Rebegila says, according to reporting from the Kansas CIty Star.. “From everything I’ve learned, I will focus my energy on climbing mountains and staying out of restricted buildings.”

Esther Schwemmer, age 56, out of Leavenworth

After traveling with her friend Jennifer Parks to D.C., the two entered the building through broken debris, staying for 15 minutes. FBI agents received a tip just five days later that suggested that Parks and Schwemmer were both in attendance at the Capitol that day. When interviewed, she told the FBI that they were eating when they saw people running toward the Capitol, in which the two followed the crowd. After following the crowd, the two walked into the Capitol, stating that they saw no resistance from law enforcement during that time.

After her arrest on April 23, 2021, Schwemmer with four offenses that occurred on Jan 6: Entering and remaining in a restricted building; Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building; Violent entry and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.

She entered a plea agreement on Sept 29, 2021, pleading guilty to just count four, parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building. She was sentenced the following year on Jan. 10, 2022 to two years of probation, 60 hours of community service, and $500 in restitution.

“I wish only to disappear into obscurity for the remainder of my years,” Schwemmer says in a written note, according to reporting from the Kansas City Star.. “I’m determined to stay away from politics and work on trying to make amends for my conduct on January 6. I am deeply sorry that what started out as an act of patriotism on my part ended up so wrong.”

Not Sentenced

William Chrestman, age 49, out of Olathe – Christopher Kuehne, age 50, out of Olathe

What do you get when you boost old white men’s ego a little too much? These two right here! Chrestman and Kuehne traveled to Washington D.C. with a group of Proud Boys, including Louis Enrique Colon of Kansas City, Ryan Keith Ashlock of Gardner and two Arizonians. The group came dressed in tactical gear wielding modified ax handles, and could be seen on multiple videos leading chants and obstructing the metal barricades placed by police to stop the rioters from pushing forward. Chrestman and Kuehne along with other Proud Boys breached Capitol doors and spent more than an hour roaming the building, even using a portable lectern to prevent the closure of the door to the Crypt. Deleted material from Kuehne’s phone showed he was encouraging others to prop open doors and barriers, allowing more rioters inside the building. 

Chrestman was arrested Feb. 21, 2021 in Olathe and charged with conspiracy; obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting; obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder and aiding and abetting; threatening a federal officer; 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. He is the only one of the not yet sentenced Proud Boys that remains in custody. No trial dates have been set

Kuehne was arrested Feb. 11, 2021 in Western District, Missouri. He was charged with  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. He was indicted Feb. 26, 2021, and arraigned March 23, 2021 where he pleaded not guilty to all counts. He remains on personal recognizance. No trial dates have been set. 

Chad Suenram age 43, out of Wichita 

Nicknamed #FlagFacedMarine by the Sedition Hunters – an online group that dedicates themself to identifying and locating insurrectionists, Suenram showed up to the Capitol in a plastic American flag mask, attempting to hide his identity. Suenram was pictured wandering the Capitol, recording the events that took place. CCTV footage showed Suenram entering through the Senate fire doors before being removed by police. He then reentered the building through the Senate wing doors and could be heard chanting “USA! USA!”

The FBI was able to track a Gmail account associated with the landscaping company New Look Companies Landscaping inside the building, a business Suenram owned. Using facial recognition software on pictures and videos from that day, the FBI was able to confirm that the flag faced marine was Suenram.

On July 12, 2022 FBI investigators attempted to interview Suenram who refused and stated he would be getting an attorney. On July 18, 2023 Suenram was arrested in Haysville and charged with 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; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building.

A trial date has not been set.

Alexander William Pope, age 35, out of Topeka

Graduate teaching assistant turned insurrectionist, Alexander William Pope and his brother Michael Pope of Idaho claim they entered the Capitol building with nothing but innocent intent to “voice their concern about the direction of the nation.” 

While neither brother engaged in destruction of property or assault on officers, they did resist leaving the building. As stated in court documents, an officer recalled Pope “due to his large size and his passive resistance to the officer’s attempt to stop William Pope from entering the U.S. Capitol. The USCP Officer also reported that William Pope was blocking law enforcement officers from closing the door as law enforcement was working to prevent other rioters from entering.” 

Pope shared videos of the riots from inside the building on his Facebook, leading to a witness sharing the live video with the FBI on Jan. 8, 2021. On Jan. 12, 2021, Pope sent a message to the FBI, confirming he was in the Capitol that day. Following his confession investigators interviewed Pope on Jan. 21, 2021 and he was arrested shortly after, on Feb. 12, 2021. 

Pope was charged with civil disorder; obstruction of an official proceeding; 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; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; impeding passage through the Capitol grounds or buildings; parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building. Pope was indicted Feb. 17, 2021 and still awaits a sentencing hearing.