In a shocking turn of events, a South Dakota man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Darrell Goins, 42, of Newell, South Dakota, has been charged with six felony offenses, including civil disorder, assaulting a law enforcement officer, and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.
The FBI arrested Goins on May 9, 2024, in South Dakota, and he made his initial appearance in the District of South Dakota today.
According to court documents, Goins was part of the crowd gathered on the Capitol’s West Plaza on January 6, 2021, where he raised his fist in the air and cheered to the crowd of rioters.
At approximately 1:50 p.m., rioters began to breach the police line protecting a staircase located at the north end of the West Plaza, and Goins allegedly threw a 20-ounce plastic soft-drink bottle in the direction of a U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officer.
After throwing the bottle, Goins moved with the crowd up the northwest stairs and physically engaged with several USCP officers while attempting to break through their lines.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section are prosecuting the case, with valuable assistance provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Dakota.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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