A firefighter has been arrested and is facing time behind bars after posing for a photo inside the Capitol during Wednesday insurrection.
Andrew Williams is a Florida paramedic and firefighter who has been placed on leave without pay pending an investigation by the FBI.
According to the reports, the Sanford Fire Department staff was apprehended after posing for a photo at the Capitol while wearing a Trump 2020 hat.
“Along with the information, a photograph was submitted that depicts a male, identified as Andrew Williams. The picture appears to show Williams inside the Capitol Building during the unlawful entry made by protesters,” Sanford Fire Department Chief Crag Radzak confirmed.
“We hold the men and women in this department to the highest standards. It saddens me that the actions of one individual have tarnished the hard work and dedication that the rest of the department puts forth on a daily basis.”
Following his arrest, the disgraced firefighter has been charged with disorderly conduct and unlawful entry and is facing up to 6 months in prison if convicted.
“Our investigation will continue in conjunction with the current federal criminal investigation,” Fire Chief Radzak added in a statement.
“As is policy with any type of policy violation, including a criminal violation, an internal administrative process must be followed in order to ensure a thorough investigation with a just conclusion. I ask for the public’s patience as we move through this process.”
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