Officials are investigating whether the lieutenant had contact with a prominent member of the extremist group Proud Boys, according to law enforcement officials with knowledge of the case.
The officials identified the officer as Shane Lamond, a 22-year veteran. Law enforcement officials said there is evidence suggesting communications between Lamond and Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, who described himself as the former chairman of the group.Speaking at a news conference, D.C. Police Chief Robert J.
“They’re just trying to get anybody at this point,” Tarrio said of investigators. “I only told him, ‘We’re coming into town and we’re going to hold this protest.’ That’s as far as the relationship went.”, pointing to fist-bumps seen between members, officers posing for photos with Proud Boys and some police turning away as members destroyed Black Lives Matters signs.
a church during a previous protest in the District. He was released last month after serving five months in jail.FBI probes possible connections between extremist groups at heart of Capitol violence
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