Man Pardoned for Jan. 6 Role Arrested on Felony Gun Charges
A man previously pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots has been arrested in Upstate New York on felony gun charges.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 10, 2026 —
An individual who had previously received a presidential pardon related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot has been arrested in Upstate New York. The charges against him are felonies related to firearms.
The suspect’s name was not provided in the available information. Details regarding the specific nature of the felony gun charges, the location of the arrest within Upstate New York, and the circumstances leading to the arrest were also not specified.
The individual’s prior involvement in the events of January 6, 2021, and his subsequent pardon were noted as significant background information. Further details on the timeline of the pardon and the original charges were not immediately available.
Authorities have not released further information regarding the investigation or the potential legal proceedings following this arrest. The case is developing, and additional information is expected to be made public as the legal process continues.
Story summarized from the original created by Geoff Herbert on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
