Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys group, was arrested on February 21, 2025, near the U.S. Capitol, following an investigation into his role in the January 6th Capitol riots. Authorities believe his presence near the Capitol was a violation of his release conditions. Tarrio, 39, has been a prominent figure in the extremist group, which was involved in the insurrection aimed at overturning the 2020 presidential election results. According to police, his arrest occurred at a location less than a mile from the Capitol. Federal prosecutors had previously imposed conditions on Tarrio’s release, which barred him from coming close to the Capitol, particularly given the charges stemming from his involvement in the riots. The FBI is investigating Tarrio, who was arrested last year for conspiring to obstruct an official proceeding, along with other members of the Proud Boys. His arrest adds another layer to the ongoing legal battles faced by those associated with the January 6 incidents. ‘I was just out doing my own thing, I didn’t break any laws,’ Tarrio reportedly stated during his arrest. Legal experts anticipate that Tarrio could face significant repercussions, as this new charge could lead to a revocation of his bail. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has yet to comment on the next steps in Tarrio’s case, but the ongoing investigations into the Capitol riot continue to unfold.
Enrique Tarrio, Proud Boys Leader, Arrested Near U.S. Capitol Following January 6th Events
