WASHINGTON D.C. – Another foot soldier in the January 6th insurrection has faced the music. Louis Enrique Colon, 47, of Blue Springs, Missouri, a self-proclaimed member of the Kansas City Proud Boys, received two years of probation today for his role in the chaotic breach of the U.S. Capitol. Colon’s actions, alongside those of hundreds of others, directly disrupted the joint session of Congress convened to certify the 2020 presidential election results – a blatant attempt to undermine American democracy.
U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly handed down the sentence after Colon previously pleaded guilty to a felony count of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder. The plea acknowledges Colon’s deliberate interference with officers attempting to maintain order amidst the escalating violence. While probation avoids immediate incarceration, it’s a formal admission of guilt and a stain on his record.
Court documents detail how Colon and fellow Proud Boys traveled from the Kansas City area to Washington D.C. to participate in the planned disruption. On the morning of January 6th, they joined the throngs marching from the Washington Monument towards the Capitol. Within minutes of reaching the perimeter at Peace Circle, the mob overwhelmed security, breaching barricades and surging into the restricted grounds. Colon was among those who entered the Capitol building itself.
Inside, Colon didn’t just passively observe. He actively participated in obstructing law enforcement, physically using furniture to barricade a large metal door, preventing officers from securing the area and regaining control. This wasn’t a spontaneous act of protest; it was a calculated effort to impede the lawful proceedings of the government. The FBI arrested Colon on February 11, 2021, in Missouri, bringing him to account for his actions. His plea agreement included full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
This case was spearheaded by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, with support from the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section and collaborative efforts from the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the District of Kansas and the Western District of Missouri. The FBI’s Washington and Kansas City Field Offices led the investigation, with crucial assistance from the U.S. Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department. This highlights the scope and complexity of the investigation into the Capitol riot.
Nearly 41 months after the January 6th attack, the Justice Department has charged over 1,450 individuals across nearly all 50 states in connection with the Capitol breach. More than 500 face felony charges related to assaulting or impeding law enforcement. The investigation remains active, and authorities are still seeking tips. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. Colon’s sentencing serves as a reminder that accountability is coming – slowly, but surely – for those who stormed the Capitol and attempted to overturn a free and fair election.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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