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Henos Woldemichael, of Burke, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 26 in DC and charged with interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder, and related misdemeanor offenses after participating in the riot that “disrupted a joint session of the US Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election," according to the Department of Justice.
Woldemichael illegally entered the Capitol grounds through the doors on the Senate side of the building around 2:45 p.m., prosecutors said.
He did so by aggressively pushing a podium placed in the middle doorway – which had acted as a barrier between the police officers and the rioters – against the officers, authorities said.
He then moved into the vestibule, where he recorded a selfie stating, “See grandkids, this is what it’s all about. This is why you’re free. All these great patriots," according to court papers.
He later moved to the Crypt and other areas, including Senator Jeff Merkley's office, where he knocked over a lamp, officials said. Woldemichael left the Capitol at approximately 3:16 p.m.
He was scheduled to make his initial court appearance Wednesday in DC.
Anyone with tips on the Jan. 6 riot can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.
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