INDIANAPOLIS – Iced Earth guitarist and Indiana native Jon Schaffer was arrested in connection with the US Capitol uprising, according to The Republic’s news-gathering partner WISH-TV.
The Columbus-born musician surrendered to the authorities at about 3 pm on Sunday, the FBI said.
“Jon Schaffer, Columbus, IN, was arrested in connection with the January 6 incident at the United States Capitol. Schaffer faces six charges, including involvement in an act of physical violence in a Capitol building. Schaffer was reportedly among the protesters who sprayed the Capitol police with ‘bear spray’, ”said the FBI in a media statement.
After being photographed in the riot, Schaffer was quickly identified as a member of the band Iced Earth.
In the days following the turmoil, Iced Earth bassist Luke Appleton posted a message from the band on social media condemning the turmoil and violence. Iced Earth was formed by Schaffer in 1985.