A man accused of participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot violated the terms of his pretrial release when he was arrested after driving while intoxicated, according to court records.
James Tate Grant, who prosecutors say was among the first to breach the barricades around the Capitol building, according to video, was arrested last month in North Carolina and sent back to federal custody on Tuesday. The terms of his October release related to his riot charges stipulated that he would risk re-incarceration if he violated any state or federal laws or used alcohol to excess.
At about 5 a.m. on Dec. 7, Grant signaled to a police officer from his car, according to court documents filed on Dec. 23. After approaching, the officer found Grant intoxicated and began a DWI investigation.
Upon further inspection of the car, the officer found an AR-15 assault rifle, 60 rounds of ammunition, and combat fatigues. Grant then attempted to flee while the officer arrested him and “dropped to the ground and stated something to the effect of ‘Just kill me now.’ He then stated, ‘It’s over,'” the police report said.
“Grant’s statements are of such a concerning nature that there is reason to believe he is a danger not only to the community, but also to himself,” the filing said. “The Defendant had an opportunity to respect the Government and Court’s trust in his release pending trial, but has apparently made the conscious decision to abuse that privilege.”
His riot charges include assaulting Capitol Police officers, trespassing in private Senate offices, and obstructing official proceedings, according to the Department of Justice.
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Grant’s DWI charge is pending in Wake County, North Carolina. He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to the riot and will appear in court on Jan. 27 for a status conference.
