FBI Arrests Suspect in 2021 Capitol Riot Pipe Bomb Investigation

Federal agents have arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Law enforcement sources confirmed the arrest to news outlets. The suspect allegedly left two explosive devices. He placed them outside the headquarters of both the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee. The bombs were discovered on January 5, 2021, and safely disabled. The incident occurred just one day before a large crowd stormed the U.S. Capitol building. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) led the lengthy, high-profile investigation. Authorities have not yet publicly identified the suspect or detailed the specific charges. This arrest marks a major development in one of the most persistent mysteries surrounding the events of January 6. The FBI had previously offered a $500,000 reward for information leading to the suspect.