Washington (CNN) An active-duty US Marine was arrested Thursday for allegedly participating in the deadly Capitol insurrection and charged with assaulting multiple police officers inside and outside the iconic building during the attack. Maj. Christopher Warnagiris, who is stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico, was arrested in Virginia, according to the Justice Department. Warnagiris is charged with assaulting, resisting or impeding officers; obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder; and obstruction of justice; among other charges. He is the first active-duty officer to be charged, the Pentagon confirmed. Earlier this month, federal prosecutors also charged a member of the Wisconsin National Guard with four federal crimes, including violent entry or disorderly conduct.

Source: CNN May 13, 2021 17:55 UTC