Texas Man Convicted of Carrying Firearm in Capitol During Jan. 6

A Texas man was found guilty of two felony offenses, including carrying a firearm onto Capitol grounds, and two misdemeanor offenses, during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the US Capitol, the Justice Department announced Thursday.

According to the DOJ, Mario Mares traveled to Washington carrying various firearms and ammunition. On the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, Mares and others attended the rally on the National Mall carrying handguns on their persons. Afterward, Mares walked toward the Capitol building, entered the restricted perimeter, and remained on Capitol grounds while carrying their handguns.

The DOJ said Mares was observed with ...