A Texas man facing charges in the Jan. 6 riot opened fire last week on sheriff’s deputies who had gone to his home to check on him ahead of his scheduled surrender to the FBI, according to new criminal complaint.
Nathan Donald Pelham, of Greenville, who initially faced four misdemeanor charges tied to the insurrection, faces an additional felony
The new weapon charge against Pelham is likely to give federal authorities a quick way to keep him locked up before his trial. He could face other charges related to the shooting down the line.orderedThe initial charges included disorderly conduct and parading, demonstrating or picketing at the Capitol. He appeared in at least one photo from the riot donning a hat with a logo associated with the Proud Boys, the FBI said.
In an interview with two FBI task force officers, Pelham admitted to appearing at the Capitol on Jan. 6 and going up the steps of the building's Senate chamber side. Pelham said he never touched or breached a barricade, and he said he was never told he was entering a restricted area, according to court documents.
Authorities said that after they obtained a search warrant, they found text messages on Pelham's phone that suggested he entered the Capitol, according to court documents.
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