Summary
The FBI has arrested Brian Cole Jr., a 30-year-old resident of Virginia, for allegedly planting bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committees in January 2021. The arrest is significant because federal investigators had been searching for the suspect for almost five years. He faces charges related to transporting and planting explosive devices.
Key Facts
- Brian Cole Jr., 30, was arrested at his home in Woodbridge, Virginia.
- He is accused of placing bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters on January 5, 2021.
- The bombs did not explode.
- Cole has been charged with transporting an explosive with the intent to harm or intimidate.
- The FBI used bank records, phone records, and video footage to identify Cole.
- Neighbors describe him as a quiet individual who often kept to himself.
- Cole's height and gait may be critical evidence linking him to the crime.
- The Trump administration prioritized this investigation, leading to Cole’s arrest.
