LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Authorities say they have arrested a Louisiana man for participating in last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. Fifty-year-old Vaughn A. Gordon, of Lafayette, made an initial appearance Thursday via videoconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Patrick Hanna in Lafayette. He faces two charges, including one count of knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana announced the arrest via Twitter. Gordon told The Advocate that he was able to wander the building for nearly two hours, adding he remained peaceful and didn’t vandalize anything.

Photo courtesy of AP Photo/John Minchillo
Authorities say they have arrested a Louisiana man for participating in last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Posted: Jan 15, 2021 9:25 AM
Updated: Jan 15, 2021 9:52 AM
Related Content
- Louisiana Man Arrested in Connection with Riot at Capitol
- 55 Charges So Far From Capitol Riot
- 2 brothers from Kansas, Idaho arrested in Capitol riots
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections Recognize Diabetes Awareness Month
- Capitol Riots Renew Calls for D.C. to Become 51st State
- Six Capitol police officers suspended for alleged actions during riot
- Pennsylvania cop charged in Capitol riot: 'FBI may arrest me ..lol'
- Man who wore horns in Capitol riot moved to Virginia jail that serves organic food
- 4 Capitol Riot Suspects, Including Man Seen in Pelosi's Office, Face Federal Charges
- Man Pictured Carrying Away Pelosi's Lectern, Two Others Charged in Capitol Riot
Scroll for more content...