Florida Man Piled On Cop During Jan. 6 Riot

PANAMA CITY, FL – Marcus Clint Martin, 32, of Blountstown, Florida, is facing serious federal charges after his alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Martin was arrested July 31, 2023, and accused of not just being present during the riot, but actively assaulting law enforcement officers and participating in the chaotic pile-on of a USCP officer who was already down.

The feds allege Martin wasn’t a bystander. Court documents detail his involvement in multiple confrontations on the West Front of the Capitol. Footage shows him yanking at metal barricades, screaming “Who’s house?! Our house!” while chest-bumping, and directly interfering with officers attempting to provide aid to injured rioters. The complaint specifically points to Martin shoving a USCP officer away from a wounded individual, and then actively joining a group of rioters who landed *on top* of a fallen officer, further impeding rescue efforts.

Martin is charged with felony offenses including civil disorder and assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers. He also faces misdemeanor charges: entering a restricted building, disorderly conduct within that restricted space, and engaging in physical violence while inside. The feds built their case on a mountain of open-source video and images, including one shared by the Metropolitan Police Department showing Martin perched atop scaffolding meant for the presidential inauguration. He’s expected to appear in federal court in the Northern District of Florida.

Federal prosecutors are handling the case through the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, backed by the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section. They’re getting assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida. The FBI’s Tampa and Washington Field Offices are leading the investigation, with support from the Jacksonville office, US Capitol Police, and the MPD. This wasn’t a solo operation; it’s a coordinated, multi-agency takedown.

This arrest isn’t an isolated incident. More than 1,069 individuals have been arrested across nearly all 50 states in the 30 months since the Capitol was stormed – a staggering number. A significant portion of those arrests involve charges related to assaulting or obstructing law enforcement, highlighting the sheer violence of the January 6th insurrection. The feds are still actively pursuing leads and making arrests.

Martin, like all defendants, is presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, the evidence presented thus far paints a grim picture of a man who didn’t just witness a riot, but actively participated in a violent attack on American democracy. Anyone with information related to the January 6th breach is urged to contact the FBI via their hotline at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at https://www.fbi.gov/tipsandforms. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on any developments.