Two Western Pennsylvania men have been arrested for their roles in the January 6th storming of the U.S. Capitol building.
Jorden Mink of Oakdale is charged with six counts including Unlawful Entry on Restricted Grounds While Carrying a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon; along with Destruction and theft of government property
Matthew Perna of Sharon, is charged with 2 separate counts including Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds.
U.S. Attorney Scott Brady for the Western PA district released a statement saying "The U.S. Attorney’s Office is working closely with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia to identify those residents of western Pennsylvania who violated federal law in our nation’s Capitol on January 6.
"The charges announced today against Jorden Mink and Matthew Perna are the result of this collaboration. Together with our federal, state and local partners, we will ensure that our community is safe from those who would incite or commit further violent acts. Such criminal activity will be met with swift justice."
Ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, Governor Tom Wolf activated members of the Pennsylvania National Guard to help with security in DC.
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