Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — According to a release from the Department of Justice, two Western Pennsylvania men have been arrested and charged for partaking in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Authorities say Jordan Mink, of Oakdale, and Matthew Perna, of Sharon, face charges related to criminal acts at the Capitol earlier this month.
Investigators say Perna faces charges of unlawful entry on a restricted building, unlawful injury to property, violent entry, destruction of government property, theft of government property and aiding and abetting, while Mink faces charges of knowingly entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct.
“The U.S. Attorney’s Office is working closely with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia to identify those residents of western Pennsylvania who violated federal law in our nation’s Capitol on January 6. The charges announced today against Jorden Mink and Matthew Perna are the result of this collaboration. Together with our federal, state and local partners, we will ensure that our community is safe from those who would incite or commit further violent acts. Such criminal activity will be met with swift justice," said U.S. Attorney Scott Brady.
Both Mink and Perna were arraigned Tuesday afternoon.
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