FBI Arrests Suspect in January 6th Pipe Bombings

Arrest in January 6th Pipe Bombings

• 🎯 Brian Cole Jr. was arrested and charged by US authorities for allegedly planting pipe bombs in Washington D.C. the night before the January 6, 2021 assault on the US capital.
• 🗓️ The pipe bombs were placed on January 5th, 2021, near the Republican headquarters and the Democratic National Committee building.
• 🕵️ The arrest concludes a years-long search by the FBI, aided by surveillance video and a $500,000 reward.

Investigation and Charges

• ⚖️ Cole Jr. is charged with violating 18 USC 844, which pertains to the use of an explosive device.
• 🔍 Authorities emphasized that the arrest was the result of diligent police and prosecutorial work, not a new tip or witness.
• 💥 The bombs were discovered on the same day supporters of President Donald Trump stormed Congress, but neither device exploded as police deactivated them.

FBI's Commitment

• 🚀 The FBI Deputy Director stated that the suspect would be tracked down, emphasizing that such actions would not go unpunished.
• 📍 Both the RNC and DNC locations were near the Capitol building, highlighting the proximity of the alleged threat to the seat of US government.