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FLICKR Among the people arrested by the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department on Wednesday after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol are at least seven from North Carolina. D.C. police released a list of arrests made on Wednesday labeled as “unrest-related.” That list includes Earl Glosser, 40, of Matthews, a Charlotte suburb. Glosser was charged with curfew violation and unlawful entry. According to court documents, Glosser did not disperse after at least three warnings from police. ...

At least seven people from North Carolina were arrested following a riot at the U.S. Capitol

Police records shed light on those arrested in Capitol siege © Sam Sweeney/ABC News Pro-Trump protesters breached security at the Capitol and disrupt members of Congress convened to debate the certification of the election in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. An attempted murderer, a state lawmaker, and multiple self-proclaimed white supremacists. As prosecutors begin preparing charges against those responsible for Wednesdays deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, profiles of the accused are co...

By OLIVIA RUBIN, LUCIEN BRUGGEMAN, and SOO RIN KIM, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — An attempted murderer, a state lawmaker, and multiple self-proclaimed white supremacists. As prosecutors begin preparing charges against those responsible for Wednesday’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, profiles of the accused are coming into sharper relief. An examination of police affidavits and [...]

Submitted by BlueNC on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 08:22 NC DEMOCRATIC ELECTED OFFICIALS CALL FOR REMOVAL OF TRUMP: After pro-Trump rioters breached the Capitol and forced Congress to evacuate and lock down during the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential victory, several North Carolina lawmakers, including Gov. Roy Cooper, have called for Trump to be removed from office, either through the 25th Amendment process or through impeachment. “President Trump invited violent rioters to the U.S. Capito...

On Monday, as thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump prepared to travel to Washington, D.C., to protest the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s election, 46-year-old Thomas Gronek of Asheville was ready. A friend of Gronek posted photos and a video to Facebook showing off Gronek’s ride — an old school bus spray-painted with a psychedelic color scheme, Grateful Dead iconography, pro-Trump graffiti and “Stop The Steal” messages. Image: Facebook The next day. the bus...

At least 7 from NC arrested during insurrection at US Capitol Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Bidens victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.(AP Photo/John Minchillo) (Source: John Minchillo) By CBS 17 Digital Desk | January 7, 2021 at 2:25 PM EST - Updated January 7 at 2:25 PM ...