Washington — The grim specter of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has once again come into focus as Jay Robert Thaxton, a 49-year-old member of the Proud Boys from Concord, North Carolina, faces a litany of charges related to his alleged conduct during the harrowing breach of U.S. Capitol grounds.
The defendant is charged with a felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder, stemming from events that unfolded as Congress gathered to count electoral votes. Thaxton’s alleged actions, along with those of his cohorts, are said to have caused significant disruption to the joint session.
According to court documents, Thaxton and other Proud Boys converged on the National Mall in preparation for a march around the Capitol building. Footage captures the moment when the group reached the Lower West Plaza, where they joined forces with rioters to breach police lines, ultimately leading to the law enforcement barrier’s collapse.
Thaxton was later apprehended for violating a curfew order and is facing four misdemeanor offenses, including entering restricted areas and disorderly conduct. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the DOJ National Security Division are prosecuting this case with assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina.
The FBI arrested Thaxton in Charlotte, North Carolina, and he is set to appear in court in the Western District of North Carolina. Since Jan. 6, 2021, over 1,424 individuals have been charged across nearly all states for Capitol-related crimes, with investigations continuing.
With evidence piling up against Thaxton, the grimy truth behind his involvement on that fateful day is slowly coming to light. The nation watches as justice seeks to bring order to the chaos of Jan. 6.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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