Kevin Strong, of California, was charged with three crimes related to the attack, including intentionally entering or staying in any restricted building without legal authority, and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. He confessed to violating the Capitol in an interview with investigators and was arrested on Friday, according to the Justice Department. Strong told the authorities that he did no damage or attacked the authorities, according to the statement.
Strong works for the Federal Aviation Administration and is a follower of the QAnon conspiracy movement, according to court documents. The day after the insurrection, an FAA internal investigation officer contacted the FBI and reported Strong to the authorities.
Prosecutors say an insider told the FBI that Strong is “stocking up on items and telling others to prepare for martial law”. Based on that report, the FBI opened an investigation into Strong on December 30, according to the deposition. The FBI says it searched Strong’s home on January 16 and seized two weapons belonging to Strong’s uncle and several digital devices, and that investigators found QAnon’s items during a search of his home.
Andrew Ericson, of Oklahoma, 23, was charged with two misdemeanors related to the attack. Prosecutors say it was broadcast live entering the Capitol, entering Mayor Nancy Pelosi’s office, and picking up “what appeared to be beer from an office refrigerator,” according to someone identified in court documents as ” Witness 1 “, who watched the footage and recognized Ericson from a previous professional relationship.
Investigators say they tracked Ericson after Witness 1 watched his live broadcast on Snapchat and gave his name to the FBI. Ericson was arrested on Friday, according to a statement by the FBI and the Justice Department.
Ericson was accused of illegal entry into restricted buildings or grounds and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.