Mikhail Slye, aka ‘Jack the Tripper’ charged with felonies for his actions during Capitol Riot

On September 30, a Pennsylvania man was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for assaulting a law enforcement officer and other actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.  Mikhail Edward Slye, 32, of Meadville, Pennsylvania, was charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers, and interfering with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder, both felonies.

The FBI credits Sedition Hunters with a breakthrough in the investigation on June 18, 2021, when the group posted the suspect’s photographs and alleged crime in a graphic sporting their “SH” logo. (see photo above)  ~ Law and Crime

Arrested in Meadville on September 30, he was also charged with six misdemeanor offenses when making his first court appearance in the Western District of Pennsylvania.

According to court documents, on January 6, 2021, Slye used a bike rack barricade to intentionally trip an officer with the U.S. Capitol Police. That’s how Slye has now infamously come to be known as “Jack the Tripper” across social media venues.

The officer and his team were attempting to rescue another officer caught in the crowd in the Upper West Terrace area. As a result of being tripped, the officer fell down the stairs and suffered injuries from being tripped.

Slye reportedly and illegally entered the Capitol twice – once, at 2:56 p.m., remaining for three minutes, and again at 3:05, exiting at 3:35. While in the Capitol, he moved throughout the Crypt area and other locations.

In the 20 months since January 6, 2021, more than 870 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including over 265 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.

Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.

(Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office / District of Columbia)
(Mikhail Edward Slye, Cover photo, Image credit: Twitter)

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