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Umatilla man marks 42nd Capitol riot arrest in Central Florida

David Homol arrested on Wednesday

Pictures taken from cell phones and body worn camera show David Homol at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (Courtesy: U.S. Justice Department) (Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

ORLANDO, Fla. – FBI agents arrested a Umatilla man on Wednesday and charged him with attacking two police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

David Homol, 55, was taken into custody earlier today, according to court records.

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Investigators claimed Homol planned the trip to Washington with his half-brother Dillon Homol, and both were seen on body worn camera footage at several different locations after the crowd advanced passed police.

At one point, David Homol was seen assaulting police officers.

Pictures taken from cell phones and body worn camera show David Homol striking an officer at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (Courtesy: U.S. Justice Department) (Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

“Homol’s assaults on police officers are visible on BWC footage from that area and time, wherein Homol can be seen raising his flagpole and striking two different officers,” his statement of facts reads. “First Homol struck the back of an officer wearing a gray bicycle helmet. Moments later, an officer wearing a black MPD helmet approached, and Homol struck the officer’s side.”

Homol’s half-brother Dillon was convicted of three charges last year for his involvement.

He is scheduled to be sentenced next week, and prosecutors are asking he be sentenced to two years in prison.


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Erik Sandoval joined the News 6 team as a reporter in May 2013 and became an Investigator in 2020. During his time at News 6, Erik has covered several major stories, including the 2016 Presidential campaign. He was also one of the first reporters live on the air at the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

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