Federal authorities arrested two Kentucky men linked to the extreme right-wing group Boogaloo Bois, one of whom was charged with connection to a riot that broke out in Louisville, Ky., On January 6.
According to a launch Department of Justice (DOJ) John Subleski, 32, and Adam Turner, 35, were arrested on Thursday by the FBI’s Louisville Division.
Subleski is accused of “using an interstate commerce facility” to incite a riot and “committing an act of violence in favor of a riot”. According to a criminal complaint mentioned by the FBI in the press release, in conjunction with the US Capitol riots on January 6, Subleski incited a riot in Louisville, Ky., Communicating via social media that it was “Time to LMPD storm. ”
Subleski’s group is also accused of aiming firearms at the driver of a vehicle, blocking intersections and barricading several roads. The complaint alleges that, in the late afternoon, the man is seen on video shooting his weapon at a vehicle that passed the group’s barricades. He then fled the scene.
Subleski is a member of a militia called “United Pharaoh’s Guard”, which aligns with the Boogaloo Bois, says the DOJ.
According to the DOJ, Turner, who also identifies himself as part of the UPG, confronted a police officer while traveling through St. Matthews, Ky., During a protest caravan on December 25. The DOJ said during the confrontation, Turner was carrying an “AR-pistol” and another pistol. He was eventually arrested for “threatening and resisting arrest”.
Turner made several posts on social media after his arrest on Facebook and Twitter, continuing to threaten police officers, according to the DOJ.
Both Subleski and Turner are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on February 17. They face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $ 250,000.