Ex-FBI Agent Indicted in Capitol Riot

WASHINGTON D.C. – A former FBI Supervisory Special Agent is now facing the music after being indicted on felony charges related to the January 6th, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol. Jared Wise, 49, of Bend, Oregon, allegedly didn’t just *watch* the chaos unfold – he jumped right in, according to court documents unsealed today. The feds say Wise engaged in disruptive and violent behavior within the Capitol building, and actively interfered with law enforcement officers attempting to restore order.

The indictment, handed down by a federal grand jury in D.C., lays out charges of civil disorder and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers. Wise’s past as a seasoned FBI agent – serving as a Special Agent and Supervisory Special Agent from 2004 to 2017 – adds a particularly disturbing wrinkle to the case. Investigators are now scrambling to determine if Wise’s prior training and experience played any role in his actions that day, or if he leveraged any inside knowledge.

Evidence against Wise isn’t based on hearsay or anonymous tips. The feds have video: CCTV footage from inside the Capitol and body-worn camera recordings from Metropolitan Police Department officers clearly show Wise inside the building, allegedly interacting with officers in a hostile manner. The indictment details his inflammatory behavior, but specific actions aren’t yet public. Sources tell Grimy Times that investigators are meticulously analyzing the footage frame-by-frame.

Beyond the felony charges, Wise is also facing four misdemeanor counts, including entering restricted grounds, disorderly conduct, and making threatening statements. These lesser charges, while carrying lighter penalties, paint a picture of a sustained and deliberate effort to disrupt the proceedings of Congress. The sheer volume of charges suggests federal prosecutors intend to build a strong case.

The investigation, led by the FBI’s San Antonio Field Office with assistance from other agencies, is part of the larger effort to hold accountable the over 1,000 individuals already arrested in connection with the January 6th riot. This case, however, stands out. The involvement of a former law enforcement officer raises serious questions about potential radicalization within the ranks and the vulnerability of the system to infiltration.

Wise is presumed innocent until proven guilty, but the evidence already presented suggests a deeply troubling betrayal of public trust. Federal prosecutors, backed by the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, are preparing for a potentially explosive trial. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on any new developments as they emerge. The feds aren’t letting up, and neither are we.