Pinetops Police Officer Charged in January 6th Capitol Incident

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PINETOPS, NC – A North Carolina police officer has been arrested in connection with the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol.

John Carl, a member of the Pinetops Police Department, was taken into FBI custody on Thursday. He joined the force last summer after completing law enforcement training.

Federal prosecutors allege that the 41-year-old Carl obstructed law enforcement during the Capitol riot. He also faces several misdemeanor charges related to his actions that day.

The town of Pinetops has suspended Carl pending an investigation into the matter.

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