Man charged in Ilhan Omar attack has lengthy criminal history, including DUI arrests

Published January 28, 2026 4:52pm ET



The man arrested on Tuesday for spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) with apple cider vinegar from a syringe during a down hall meeting in Minneapolis has a rap sheet, though it does not consist of violent crimes.

Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was arrested in 1989 for felony auto theft, has been arrested twice for driving under the influence, and has numerous traffic citations.

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