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Christopher Warnagiris is believed to be the first active-duty service member arrested in the riot investigation.

NationofChange On Thursday, Major Christopher Warnagiris was arrested and charged on several account. Image Credit: Sgt. Jessica Y. Lucio/Marine Corps Captured on video attacking police officers during the Capitol riots on January 6, an active duty U.S. Marine officer was arrested Thursday and charged with assault, obstruction, and violent entry on Capitol grounds. Around 2:25 p.m. on January 6, Major Christopher Warnagiris was recorded on a security camera helping a small group ...

Major Christopher Warnagiris is facing multiple charges, including assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers.

By Bill Galluccio May 13, 2021 An active-duty U.S. Marine officer was arrested for his alleged role in the riots at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6. Major  Prosecutors said that Warnagiris was the first person to push his way through the East Rotunda doors and enter the Capitol Building. Once inside, he struggled with a police officer, who was trying to close the door. The FBI released photos of Warnagiris inside the Capitol Building and received a tip about his identity from a former ...

By Bill Galluccio May 13, 2021 An active-duty U.S. Marine officer was arrested for his alleged role in the riots at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6. Major  Prosecutors said that Warnagiris was the first person to push his way through the East Rotunda doors and enter the Capitol Building. Once inside, he struggled with a police officer, who was trying to close the door. The FBI released photos of Warnagiris inside the Capitol Building and received a tip about his identity from a former ...

By Bill Galluccio May 13, 2021 An active-duty U.S. Marine officer was arrested for his alleged role in the riots at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6. Major  Prosecutors said that Warnagiris was the first person to push his way through the East Rotunda doors and enter the Capitol Building. Once inside, he struggled with a police officer, who was trying to close the door. The FBI released photos of Warnagiris inside the Capitol Building and received a tip about his identity from a former ...

Quantico Marine major charged with assaulting an officer during Capitol breach May 13 Maj. Christopher Warnagiris, allegedly seen here in security camera footage, was arrested Thursday. (U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia) An active-duty Marine officer stationed in Quantico, Virginia, was arrested Thursday and charged with crimes related to the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, the District of Columbia U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Maj. Christopher Warnagiris, 40, of Woodbridge...