FBI Arrests Suspect in January 5 Pipe Bomb Investigation

U.S. authorities have arrested a suspect accused of placing pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the January 6 Capitol riot. The FBI announced the arrest on Wednesday. The suspect allegedly planted two explosive devices near the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national committees on January 5, 2021. Law enforcement discovered and safely disabled the bombs the next day. This was shortly before a large crowd stormed the U.S. Capitol building to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden's 2020 election victory. The arrest marks a major development in a three-year investigation. The FBI had previously released video of a suspect and offered a large reward for information. Authorities have not yet released the suspect's name or detailed charges. The investigation into the pipe bomb plot remains ongoing.