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Warren man arrested on charges of storming the Capitol

CLEVELAND — The FBI arrested a Warren man this morning on charges that he was one of the people who stormed the U.S. Capitol during violent protest Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C.

Stephen M. Ayres, 38, of Warren, was charged with obstruction of justice / congress, unlawful entry into restricted buildings or grounds, and violent entry or disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

Ayers initial appearance is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today and the matter will be prosecuted out of the District of Columbia.

Agents said they have video evidence, including of Ayers recounting his act on social media.

For more details, see Tuesday’s edition of The Vindicator.

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