Crime & Safety

Harford County Man Pleads Guilty In U.S. Capitol Riot

Robert Reeder pleaded guilty in the attack at the Capitol.

Robert Reeder was identified using facial recognition software in February, according to the Harford County State’s Attorney’s office, which tipped off the FBI about his identity Jan. 7 after a poster with pictures of some of the rioters was released.
Robert Reeder was identified using facial recognition software in February, according to the Harford County State’s Attorney’s office, which tipped off the FBI about his identity Jan. 7 after a poster with pictures of some of the rioters was released. (WJZ)

WASHINGTON, D.C — A Harford County man pled guilty on Wednesday to a federal charge, admitting his involvement in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Robert Reeder pled guilty to count 4 of his indictment and will be sentenced on August 18 at 2 p.m. In the last six months, multiple Maryland residents have been linked to the attack. Hundreds of people from all over the country have been charged.

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