ORLANDO, Fla. – WASHINGTON - On Monday, Congress certified the results of the 2024 election, exactly four years since a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol.
On Jan. 6, 2021, an angry crowd forced its way into the U.S. Capitol following a speech from Donald Trump, denying the outcome of the 2020 election.
Over the last four years, investigators with the Department of Justice have reviewed a slew of evidence that has led to approximately 1,583 individuals being criminally charged in federal court. Of those defendants, 608 have been charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement agents or officers or obstructing those officers during a civil disorder.
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According to the DOJ, more than 170 individuals are accused of using dangerous weapons to assault officers.
More than 1,009 people have pleaded guilty, and about 327 defendants pleaded guilty to felonies.
Many have had their cases fully adjudicated and received sentences for their criminal actions.
For the last four years, News 6 has tracked some of the defendants arrested in Central Florida. Below is a review of where some of their cases stand according to the DOJ:
Name: Howard Berton Adams
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Edgewater
Charges: See accompanying documents.
Case Status:
- Arrested 3/10/21. Initial appearance held 3/18/21
- Indicted 5/14/21. Pleaded not guilty to all counts.
- Superseding indictment filed 12/1/2021.
- Pleaded Guilty 01/26/2023.
- Defendant remains on personal recognizance.
Associated Documents:
Name: James Beeks
Location of Arrest: WISCONSIN, Milwaukee
Charges: See accompanying documents.
Case Status:
- Arrested 11/24/21 on charges in criminal complaint.
- Indicted 12/1/21 in broader case with co-defendants.
- Superseding indictment returned 1/12/22
- Superseding indictment returned 6/22/22
Associated Documents:
Name: Tyler Quintin Bensch
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Casselberry
Charges: See accompanying documents.
Case Status:
- Complaint filed 8/16/22.
- Arrested 8/24/22.
Associated Documents:
Name: William Bierbrodt
Location of Arrest: Florida
Charges: See Documents
Case Status:
- Complaint Filed - 07/24/2023
- Arrested - 07/26/2023
Associated Documents:
Name: Joseph Biggs
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Ormond Beach
Charges:
- Conspiracy;
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting;
- Destruction of Government Property and Aiding and Abetting;
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Disorderly Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds
Case Status:
- Arrested 1/20/21. Initial appearance 3/09/21.
- Indicted 3/10/21. Arraigned 3/23/21 and pleaded not guilty to all counts.
- Superseding Indictment, 3/7/22.
- Superseding Indictment, 6/6/22.
Associated Documents:
Name: Jamie Buteau
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Ocala
Charges:
- Obstruction of Law Enforcement During Civil Disorder;
- Assaulting, Resisting or Impeding Certain Officers or Employees;
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Engaging in physical Violence in Restricted Building or on Restricted Grounds;
- Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building;
- Parading, Demonstrating or Picketing in a Capitol Building;
- Engaging in Physical Violence on Capitol Grounds
Case Status
- Arrested 6/23/21. Initial appearance 7/1/21.
- Defendant placed on personal recognizance. Status hearing set for 9/7/21 at 1 pm.
Associated Document
Name: Jennifer Buteau
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Ocala
Charges:
- 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
Case Status:
- Arrested 6/23/21. Initial appearance 7/1/21.
- Defendant placed on personal recognizance. Status hearing set for 9/7/21 at 1 p.m.
Associated Document:
Name: John Edward Crowley
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Windermere
Charges: See accompanying documents.
Case Status:
- Complaint filed 8/16/22.
- Arrested 8/24/22.
Associated Documents:
Name: Casey Cusick
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Palm Bay
Charges:
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority;
- Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building;
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Case Status:
- Arrested 6/24. Initial appearance held the same afternoon.
- Charged via criminal information 6/29. Arraigned 6/30 and pleaded not guilty to all counts.
- Defendant remains on personal recognizance. Status conference set for 9/9 at 2 p.m.
Associated Documents:
Name: James Varnell Cusick Jr.
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Melbourne
Charges:
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority;
- Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building;
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Case Status:
- Arrested 6/24/21.
- Charged via criminal information 6/29/21. Arraigned 6/30/21 where he pleaded not guilty to all counts.
- Status conference held on 7/22/21.
- Status conference set for 9/28/21 at 2:30 pm.
Associated Documents:
Name: Michael Curzio
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Summerfield
Charges:
- 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
Case Status:
- Arrested 1/14. Charged via criminal information 1/15.
- Initial appearance and arraignment held 2/4/21. Pleaded not guilty to counts 1-4.
- Plea agreement hearing held 7/12. Curzio pleaded guilty to count 4.
- Sentencing held 7/12. Curzio was sentenced to six months incarceration and $500 in restitution. Defendant remains committed.
Associated Documents:
Name: Robert Flynt Fairchild Jr.
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA
Charges:
- Entering and Remaining in a 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 in a Capitol Building;
- Engaging in Physical Violence in the Ground or Capitol Building;
- Assaulting, Resisting or Impeding Certain Officers;
- Obstruction of Law Enforcement During Civil Disorder;
- Obstructing or Impeding Official Proceeding;
Case Status:
- Initially filed as 21-mj-576
- Arrested 8/27/21.
- Pleaded guilty 5/11/22.
- Sentenced 10/20/2022 to six months of incarceration, $2,000 restitution.
Associated Documents:
Name: Leslie Gray
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, St. Cloud
Charges: See accompanying documents.
Case Status:
- Complaint filed 6/6/22.
- Arrested 6/15/22.
Associated Documents:
Name: Luis Hallon
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, St. Cloud
Charges: See accompanying documents.
Case Status:
- Complaint filed - 6/6/22
- Arrested - 6/15/22
- Pleaded Guilty - 12/14/22
Associated Documents:
Name: Kenneth Harrelson
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Titusville
Charges:
- Seditious conspiracy and other charges. See accompanying indictment that was filed 1/12/2022. The case now has a new case number, as indicated.
Case Status:
- Arrested 3/10/21. Charged via second superseding indictment 3/12/21.
- Third superseding indictment issued 3/31/21. Fourth superseding indictment issued 5/26/21. Fifth superseding indictment issued 8/4.
- Status conference held 8/10. Jury trials set for 1/31/22 at 10 am and 4/4/22 at 10 am. Defendant remains in custody.
- Indictment 1/12/22 in new case that also includes earlier charges.
- Superseding indictment filed 6/22/22.
- Found guilty by jury on 11/29/22 of obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to prevent an officer from discharging duties, and tampering with documents or proceedings.
Associated Documents
Name: Jeremy Christian Harrison
Location of Arrest: OCALA, Florida
Charges: See accompanying documents.
Case Status:
- Complaint filed - 2/8/23
- Arrested - 2/9/23
Associated Documents:
Name: Dillon Homol
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Cocoa Beach
Charges:
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority;
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds;
- Obstruction of Justice/Congress
Case Status:
- Arrested 3/16/21. Initial appearance held 4/28/21.
Associated Documents:
Name: Adam Honeycutt
Location of Arrest: Florida, Middle District
Charges:
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority;
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Case Status:
- Arrested 2/11/21.
- Pleaded guilty 3/1/22.
- Sentenced 5/11/22 to 90 days in jail, $500 restitution.
Associated Documents:
Name: Traci Isaacs
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, St. Cloud
Charges: See accompanying documents.
Case Status:
- Complaint filed 6/6/22.
- Arrested 6/15/22.
Associated Documents:
Name: William Isaacs
Charges:
- Conspiracy to Defraud the United States;
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting;
- Tampering with a Witness, Victim or Informant;
- Destruction of Government Property and Aiding and Abetting;
- Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Civil Disorder and Aiding and Abetting
Case Status:
- Charged via fourth superseding indictment on 5/26/21. Fifth superseding indictment issued 8/4.
- Seventh superseding indictment returned 1/12/22.
- Eighth superseding indictment returned 6/22/22.
Associated Documents:
Name: Arthur Jackman
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Orlando
Charges:
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding;
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority and Engage in Disruptive and Disorderly Conduct
Case Status:
- Arrested 3/30/21. Initial appearance held 4/28/21.
- Indicted 5/26/21. Arraigned 6/8/21 where he pleaded not guilty to counts 1-6.
- Superseding indictment issued on 7/7/21. Arraigned 8/5 and pleaded not guilty to all counts.
- Status conference set for 10/1 at 3:30 pm. Defendant remains on personal recognizance.
Associated Documents:
Name: Nicole Joyner
Location of Arrest: Ocala, FL
Charges: View Joyner Complaint and Statement of Facts
Case Status:
- Arrested: 05/13/2024
Name: Kenneth Kelly
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Ocala
Charges:
- 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
Case Status:
- Arrested 4/23/21. Charged via criminal information 4/28/21.
- Arraigned 5/5/21 where he pleaded not guilty to all counts.
- Plea agreement entered 9/17 and pleaded guilty to count 4.
- Sentenced 1/14/22 to 12 months of probation, including 60 days of home detention, $500 restitution
Associated Documents:
Name: David John Lesperance
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Melbourne
Charges:
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority;
- Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building;
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Case Status:
- Arrested 6/24 and initial appearance held the same afternoon.
- Charged via criminal information on 6/29. Arraigned 6/30 and pleaded not guilty to all counts.
- Status hearing set for 9/23 at 1 p.m. Defendant remains on personal recognizance.
Associated Documents:
Name: Steve Maldonado
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Orlando
Charges:
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting;
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Entering and Remaining in the Gallery of Congress;
- Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building;
- Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building
Case Status:
- Arrested 2/10 and initial appearance held 2/12.
- Indicted 3/3. Arraigned 3/15 where he pleaded not guilty to counts 1-6.
- Defendant remains on personal recognizance. Status conference set for 9/14 at 3:30 p.m.
Associated Documents:
Name: Kelly Meggs
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Middle District
Charges:
- Seditious conspiracy and other charges. See accompanying indictment that was filed 1/12/2022. The case now has a new case number, as indicated.
Case Status:
- Charged via superseding indictment 2/19. Second superseding indictment filed 3/12.
- Third superseding indictment issued 3/31. Fourth superseding indictment issued 5/26.
- Fifth superseding indictment filed 8/4/2021. Sixth superseding indictment filed 12/1/2021.
- New case filed 1/12/22.
- Superseding indictment filed 6/22/22.
- Found guilty by jury on 11/29/22 of seditious conspiracy, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to prevent an officer from discharging duties, and tampering with documents or proceedings.
Associated Documents:
Name: Connie Meggs
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Middle District
Charges:
- Conspiracy;
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting;
- Destruction of Government Property and Aiding and Abetting;
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds
Case Status:
- Charged via superseding indictment 2/19. Second superseding indictment issued 3/12. Third superseding indictment issued 3/31. Fourth superseding indictment issued 5/26. Fifth superseding indictment issued 8/4.
- Seventh superseding indictment returned 1/12/22.
- Eighth superseding indictment returned 6/22/22.
Associated Documents:
Name: Matthew Montalvo
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Kissimmee
Charges: See accompanying documents
Case Status:
- Case initially filed as # 1:22-mj-82.
- Complaint filed 4/15/22.
- Arrested 4/26/22.
- Information filed 4/28/22.
- Pleaded guilty 10/14/22.
Associated Documents:
Name: Corinne Montoni
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Lakeland
Charges:
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding;
- Entering and Remaining;
- Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Disorderly Conduct;
- Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building;
- Aiding and abetting the commission of these offenses against the United States
Case Status:
Arrested 3/9/21. Initial appearance held 3/15.
Associated Documents:
Name: Jonathan Munafo
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Orlando
Charges:
- Forcibly Assaulting, Resisting, Opposing, Impeding or Interfering with Officer of U.S. Government;
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds without Lawful Authority;
- Engaging in Disorderly Conduct on Restricted Grounds with Intent to Disrupt Official Functions;
- Engaging in an Act of Physical Violence against Person/Property on Restricted Grounds and While Using a Dangerous Weapon;
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Case Status:
- Arrested 4/23/21. Initial appearance held 4/26/21.
- Indicted 4/28/21. Arraigned 5/11/21 and pleaded not guilty to all counts.
- Remains committed. Joint status report due by 9/10.
Associated Documents:
Name: John Nassif
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Chuluota
Charges:
- 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
Case Status:
- Arrested 5/10/21. Initial appearance held 5/17/21.
- Information filed 6/22/21.
- Sentenced at Trial 12/8/22.
Associated Documents:
Name: Grady Owens
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Winter Park
Charges:
- Civil Disorder;
- Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers Using a Dangerous Weapon, Inflicting Bodily Injury;
- Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds, Using and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, Resulting in Significant Bodily Injury;
- Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds, Using and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, Resulting in Significant Bodily Injury;
- Impeding Passage Through the Capitol Grounds or Buildings;
- Acts of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings
Case Status:
- Arrested on 4/1/21. Indicted 4/7/21.
- Pleaded not guilty 4/7/21.
- Superseding indictment filed 11/17/21.
- Pleaded guilty 11/10/22.
Associated Documents:
Name: Olivia Pollock
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA
Charges:
- Assaulting, Resisting or Impeding Certain Officers or Employees;
- Theft of Government Property;
- Restricted Building or Grounds without Lawful Authority;
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Case Status:
- Arrested 6/30.
Associated Documents:
Name: Kenneth John Reda
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Melbourne
Charges:
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Disotderly or Disruptive Conduct on Capitol Grounds;
- Parading, Demonstrating or Picketing in a Capitol Building
Case Status:
- Arrested 7/5/21 and initial appearance held the same afternoon.
- Charged via criminal information 7/7/21. Arraigned 7/12/21 and pleaded not guilty to all counts.
- Plea agreement entered 11/4/21 and pleaded guilty to count 4.
- Sentenced 3/30/22 to three years or probation, including 60 days of home detention and 60 hours of community service, $500 restitution.
Associated Documents:
Name: Jonathan Alan Rockholt
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Palm Coast
Charges: See accompanying documents.
Case Status:
- Complaint filed 8/16/22.
- Arrested 8/24/22.
Associated Documents:
Name: Jeremy Rodgers
Location of Arrest: Orlando, Florida
Charges: See Documents
Case Status:
- Complaint Filed - 06/23/2023
- Arrested - 06/30/2023
Associated Documents:
Name: Jesse James Rumson
Location of Arrest: OCALA, Florida
Charges: See accompanying documents.
Case Status:
- Complaint filed - 2/8/23
- Arrested - 2/9/23
Associated Documents:
Name: Kevin Tuck
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Windermere
Charges:
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding, Aiding and Abetting;
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Entering and Remaining in the Gallery of Congress;
- Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building;
- Parading, Demonstrating or Picketing in a Capitol Building
Case Status:
- Charged via superseding indictment filed 7/7. Arrested 7/15.
- Arraigned 7/22 and pleaded not guilty as to all counts.
- Status hearing set 10/1/21 at 3:30 pm. Defendant remains on personal recognizance.
Associated Document:
Name: Nathaniel Tuck
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Orlando
Charges:
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding, Aiding and Abetting;
- 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;
- Civil Disorder
Case Status:
- Charged via superseding indictment filed 7/7. Arrested 7/15.
- Arraigned 7/22. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty as to all counts.
- Status hearing set for 10/1/21 at 3:30 pm. Defendant remains on personal recognizance bond.
Associated Document:
Name: Andrew Williams
Location of Arrest: FLORIDA, Orlando
Charges:
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building;
- Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building
Case Status:
- Arrested 1/12. Charged via criminal information 1/12.
- Initial appearance and arraignment held 1/22. Williams pleaded not guilty to all counts.
- Plea agreement entered 11/2 and pleaded guilty to count 1s.
- Sentenced 2/9/22 to 24 months of probation, 60 hours of community service, $500 restitution.
Associated Documents:
Name: Graydon Young
Location of Arrest: Florida, Middle District
Charges
Conspiracy; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting; Destruction of Government Property and Aiding and Abetting; Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds; Tampering with Documents or Proceedings
Case Status
- Arrested 2/15/21 in the Middle District of Florida.
- Charged via superseding indictment on 2/19/21 and was arraigned on 3/11/21 where he pleaded not guilty to counts 1-4 and 6.
- The defendant remains on PR/HISP.
- Plea hearing held 6/23 where the defendant pleaded guilty to counts 1 and 2 of the fourth superseding indictment.
Associated Documents:
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