DOJ: Man arrested, in custody in Orlando for Capitol riot involvement

Police use tear gas around Capitol building where pro-Trump supporters riot and breached the Capitol. Rioters broke windows and breached the Capitol building in an attempt to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.

The Department of Justice confirmed late Monday evening that another person has been arrested and is in custody in Orlando for their involvement in the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol. 

They said that Dillon Paul Homol is in custody in Orlando and will make his first appearance before a judge on Tuesday afternoon.

FOX 35 is working to obtain more details. Stay tuned.

A mob objecting to the presidential election victory of Democrat Joe Biden broke into the U.S. Capitol on January 6 as members of Congress met to certify the results.

At least five people, including a Capitol Police officer, died as a result of the violence, and two other officers killed themselves after.

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More than 300 people have been charged with federal crimes, with at least 20 of them from Florida. Authorities continue to identify and arrest others.

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