A retired New York City firefighter from Long Island who photographed himself inside the U.S. Capitol during the deadly pro-Trump riot earlier this month is facing criminal charges for his role in the insurrection, officials announced.
Freeport resident Thomas Fee, age 53, was charged over the weekend with violent entry, disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, and knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, though he is yet to be taken into custody, according to reports.
It is alleged that Fee drove to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 5 to attend the riot at the Capitol the following day. According to reports, a vehicle registered in the retired firefighter’s name was caught crossing the Verrazano Bridge on his way to the protest.