Federal agents arrested two Kentucky men allegedly involved in the “Boogaloo Bois” movement, according to a statement from the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The FBI’s Louisville Division arrested John Subleski, 32, and Adam Turner, 35, on Thursday.
Both Subleski and Turner were accused of committing an act of violence in favor of a riot, with the FBI claiming that the two men are members of the militia known as United Pharaoh’s Guard (UPG), which defines itself as “Boogaloo Bois”.
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Fox News first reported on the Boogaloo Bois movement in June 2020, when members appeared in several protests in the United States
Members of the “boogaloo” anti-government and pro-arms movement advocate a second civil war or the collapse of society, and do not adhere to a coherent political philosophy. They often wear Hawaiian shirts and tactical gear and carry high-powered rifles.
The complaint against Subleski further alleges that he was present at a riot in downtown Louisville on January 6, at the same time that the riot broke out at the United States Capitol. The agents claimed that Subleski used social media “and other electronic communications”, posting that it was “time to break into the LMPD”.
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The complaint against Turner alleges that he confronted the St. Matthews police when the police stopped a traffic in a protest caravan on December 25. The agents claimed that Turner openly carried an AR pistol and an additional weapon and that he resisted arrest.
“I commend the excellent work of the Louisville FBI Joint Task Force on Terrorism (JTTF) and our member agencies of the state and local task force that work tirelessly every day to identify, locate and arrest individuals who place in I risk the peace and security of the citizens of the Western Kentucky District, “said United States attorney-in-fact Michael A. Bennett.
If convicted, the two men can face a maximum of five years in prison, a $ 250,000 fine and a supervised release sentence of 3 years.
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The two men are due to appear at a preliminary hearing on February 17.