U.S. authorities announced Thursday the arrest of a Virginia man suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021 – the eve of the Capitol riot that shook American democracy. The breakthrough comes nearly five years after surveillance footage captured an individual placing explosive devices near both Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the arrest marks a pivotal moment in one of the FBI's most complex domestic terrorism investigations. While details remain limited, officials emphasized the arrest demonstrates law enforcement's continued commitment to addressing unresolved cases from the historic political violence.
The devices – discovered hours before Trump supporters stormed the Capitol – never detonated but raised alarms about coordinated attacks on political institutions. Investigators have spent four years analyzing digital evidence and witness accounts to identify the suspect.
