Ohio man who kicked in U.S. Capitol window during riot arrested

An Ohio man who kicked in a reinforced window shutter at the U.S. Capitol during the violent insurrection Jan. 6 was arrested in connection with his role in the raid.

Footage from the crowd captures Troy Faulkner, of Reynoldsburg, kicking in a reinforced window shutter that prosecutors say was worth $1000.

While Faulkner turned himself into the FBI, it was only a matter of time before authorities would identify him — he wore a sweatshirt with “Faulkner Painting,” his personal business, on the back, along with the company phone number.

As federal authorities noted in charging documents, he also essentially admitted to the allegations in an interview with this outlet.

Read more: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2021/02/01/ohio-man-who-kicked-in-u-s-capitol-window-during-riot-arrested/


Troy Faulkner, seen in khaki jacket, kicks in a enforced, shuttered window at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. during the insurrection Jan. 6. Photo from YouTube.