A Florida man who posted a video play-by-play on Facebook detailing his participation in the Capitol riots has been arrested, authorities said Thursday.
Federal agents were able to track down Bradley Weeks of Macclenny, Fla., after several social media users tipped them off about the video.
Weeks provided political commentary along with a verbal roadmap of his riotous activity in the video, according to an FBI affidavit.
“We’ve reached the steps. We’ve had to climb scaffolding. We’ve had to climb ladders. We’ve had to break things to get through, but we’ve gotten through. We’ve gotten through, and we are going to take back the Capitol!” Weeks says, according to court papers.
“We’re taking back our country! This is our 1776! This is where it’s gonna happen! This is where Tyranny will fall! This is where America will rise! Look at this, America! Look at this!” the man says in the clip.
Photos and videos also showed Weeks inside the Capitol near the office of Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), according to court documents.
Days before his arrest, Weeks told a local newspaper that he inhaled some tear gas after scaling a wall outside the Capitol. He said he was also sprayed with gas inside the building, the Baker County Press reported.
Weeks has been charged with disorderly conduct, and knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority.
