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Floridians, including a Riverview man, among those arrested in U.S. Capitol riot

By FOX 13 News staff
Updated  January 7, 2021 12:15pm EST
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Breaking down the U.S. Capitol riot, election certification

FOX 13’s political editor Craig Patrick recaps the events that occurred on January 6 in Washington D.C. – from the pro-Trump mob storming the Capitol to President Trump promising a peaceful transition in power.

WASHINGTON D.C. - Over 60 people were arrested following the pro-Trump riot in Washington D.C., and at least three of those individuals are from Florida, including one from Riverview.

During a press conference, the D.C. police chief said only one of the people arrested by his agency lives in the District. 

In a news release, the U.S. Capitol police listed three Florida residents who were taken into custody for unlawful entry:

  • Matthew Council, Riverview
  • John Anderson, St. Augustine
  • Michael Curzio, Summerfield

Footage shows aftermath of Capitol chaos, damage to Senate wing

D.C. police told FOX 5 that dozens were arrested in connection to the the riot. As of Thursday morning, police reported 61 curfew-violation arrests, including 25 arrests for curfew violations and unlawful entry on the Capitol Grounds.

RELATED: Florida governor: ‘It doesn't matter what banner you are flying under, the violence is wrong’

This also includes eight arrests for curfew violations on U.S. Capitol Grounds and 28 curfew violations throughout the city.