Several from Charlotte area among dozens arrested during Capitol violence

WASHINGTON — Police in Washington D.C. have released the names of those who were arrested during Wednesday’s violent riots at the U.S. Capitol. At least 68 people were arrested.

Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump broke into the Capitol and disrupted debate following a rally earlier in the day.

Authorities said five people died due to the chaos, including a police officer. One woman was shot by police, and three others died from “medical emergencies,” according to Washington D.C. Police interim chief Robert J. Contee III.

Many officers who were heavily armed were brought in as reinforcement as law enforcement worked to gain control and secure the building. They used tear gas to help get people out the door and then pushed them back onto the plaza and lawn with tear gas, flash-bangs and percussion grenades. National Guard troops were also activated to assist officials responding to violent protests.

After several hours, all the protesters were eventually removed from the Capitol.

Among those arrested, seven people were from North Carolina:

• Jere Brower of Sanford, 45 - curfew violation, unlawful entry
• Earl Glosser of Matthews, 40 - curfew violation, unlawful entry
• Lance Grames of Sarfield, 42 - curfew violation, unlawful entry
• Michael Jones of Charlotte, 23 - curfew violation
• Tim Scarboro of Monroe, 33 - curfew violation
• James Smawley of Charlotte, 27 - curfew violation
• Jay Thaxton of Concord, 46 - curfew violation

Earl Glosser had a remote court appearance on Thursday and was ordered to stay out of the District of Columbia until his next court date in June.

Most of those arrested in the riots are facing relatively minor charges. But a man from Asheville who was arrested the day before is facing more serious weapon charges. Police said 46-year-old Thomas Gronek had two firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition when Metro D.C. police found him on a bus Tuesday.

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