An alleged member of a New York branch of the Proud Boys nicknamed “Buzzsaw” has been arrested for confronting cops and trespassing at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riots.
Walter Joseph Wentland, 31, is charged with felony obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder, trespassing, disorderly conduct and picketing in a Capitol building, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced in a press release .
According to court documents , Wentland was identified in images and video that day in Washington, D.C., marching with other Proud Boys to the Capitol building. He wore a black helmet and vest with Proud Boys, Three-Percenter , and “Taxation is Theft” patches, prosecutors said.
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Wentland was identified marching in front of a row of officers inside a restricted area and allegedly shouted through a bullhorn at cops: “Where’s your f—ing oath?” “Your values mean nothing,” and “We used to back the blue, but now you’re Oathbreakers and we can’t stand you.”