Yet another US Capitol suspect was caught this week, all thanks to his Bumble match.
Prosecutors say Andrew Taake of Texas used the dating app Bumble while in Washington on January 6. The match asked if he was near the Capitol and he said he was there"from the very beginning." He sent several selfies and claimed that he spent 30 minutes in the building.January 6 investigations Within days, the match turned him in to the FBI, prosecutors said Friday in new court filings.
Footage from the front lines shows Taake using pepper spray against the police line and later striking police with a metal whip, according to court filings. He has been charged with several federal crimes, including felony assault on a police officer, civil disorder and obstruction of congressional proceedings. He hasn't yet entered a plea. Read MoreHe's now the second known Capitol defendant who was arrested because of online dating gone awry.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Another Jan. 6 Suspect Arrested Who Feds Say Discussed Capitol Riot On BumbleThe 32-year-old Texas man — who allegedly whipped and pepper sprayed police — joins a litany of alleged rioters who were arrested after openly admitting to visiting the Capitol on Jan. 6 on dating apps or social media.
Leer más »
Another Jan. 6 Suspect Arrested Who Feds Say Discussed Capitol Riot On BumbleThe 32-year-old Texas man — who allegedly whipped and pepper sprayed police — joins a litany of alleged rioters who were arrested after openly admitting to visiting the Capitol on Jan. 6 on dating apps or social media.
Leer más »
Police: Armed person stole ambulance with patient insideHouston police say an armed suspect stole an ambulance early Friday while a patient and a firefighter were inside
Leer más »
This Vibrant Beet Dip Is the Plant-Powered Snack You’ve Been Waiting ForIt takes just five minutes to whip up, too.
Leer más »
Armed person steals ambulance with a patient inside, Houston police sayThe Houston Fire Department was taking the patient to a hospital when the suspect ran the ambulance off the road and took it at gunpoint Friday morning, according to police.
Leer más »
COVID-19 Cases Surging in Tokyo Ahead of OlympicsNew cases in the host city are at their highest since January.
Leer más »