A Louisiana man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
30 YO Charles Tyler Himber of Slidell is charged in the District of Columbia with a felony offense of civil disorder. In addition to the felony, Himber is charged with several misdemeanor offenses, including knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly or disruptive conduct in a Capitol building, parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.
Himber was arrested today by the FBI in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, and made his initial appearance in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
According to allegations in court documents, Himber attended the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Afterwards, he made his way to the Capitol, trespassing over the restricted perimeter that had been established that day. He made his way to the east side of the Capitol, where he tried to enter the building through the East Rotunda Doors. There, he and other rioters tried to push past police and into the building. The rioters were initially unsuccessful, and the police were able to close the doors. However, several minutes later, at about 2:21 p.m., as some rioters were trying to enter the building and others were attempting to exit, Himber and other rioters managed to push past the police and into the building. From there, Himber and others pushed their way into the Rotunda before police were able to close the interior doors. At that point, it quickly became apparent that Himber and the other rioters were surrounded by police and surrendered. Himber was then escorted out of the building. Outside the Capitol, Himber climbed onto an armored truck.
Himber wrote of his exploits on January 6th on social media.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section are prosecuting this case. Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.
