Posted on Jul 24, 2021
Houston Man Arrested For Whipping Police Officers At U.S. Capitol Insurrection, FBI Says |...
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A ninth Houstonian was arrested Friday after allegedly whipping and pepper spraying police officers during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Authorities say Andrew Quentin Taake, 32, flew to Washington D.C. on January 5 to participate in a rally. One day later, he allegedly joined pro-Trump extremists and stormed the U.S. Capitol.
As he attempted to force his way inside, Taake allegedly pepper sprayed multiple officers who had formed a barricade out of bike racks. About 30 minutes later, Taake reemerged from the crowd of rioters and allegedly began striking officers with what appeared to be a whip-like weapon, according to court documents.
The FBI says the alleged assaults were captured by body-worn cameras. Additionally, surveillance video appears to show Taake wandering inside the Capitol building while holding the whip-like weapon in his hand.
Authorities say Andrew Quentin Taake, 32, flew to Washington D.C. on January 5 to participate in a rally. One day later, he allegedly joined pro-Trump extremists and stormed the U.S. Capitol.
As he attempted to force his way inside, Taake allegedly pepper sprayed multiple officers who had formed a barricade out of bike racks. About 30 minutes later, Taake reemerged from the crowd of rioters and allegedly began striking officers with what appeared to be a whip-like weapon, according to court documents.
The FBI says the alleged assaults were captured by body-worn cameras. Additionally, surveillance video appears to show Taake wandering inside the Capitol building while holding the whip-like weapon in his hand.
Houston Man Arrested For Whipping Police Officers At U.S. Capitol Insurrection, FBI Says |...
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Congratulations, you have made the big time. I am sure Trump appreciates your sacrifice
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SFC Randy Hellenbrand
Did you did hear what he called the cops after the George Floyd murder? Look it up. It's interesting coming from 'Law and Order' Trumpski.
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WOW!! Just WOW!! And this from the people who still plaster their lawns with "Back the Badge" signs or fly that flag with a blue stripe. Such hypocrites. While I do support the civil policeman, I don't support Gestapo.
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