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Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

On the morning of Friday, January 22, Andrew Ericson was taken into custody for his role in the riot and assault on the Capitol building. We will continue to support our colleagues from our Washington Field Office in bringing all those who participated in this illegal activity to justice. Our enforcement activity will continue in the days and weeks to come. As always, we thank the public for their assistance which has been instrumental throughout the investigation. We ask you to continue submitting tips by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at tips.fbi.gov.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

Since the civil unrest at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, the FBI Oklahoma City Office has taken appropriately aggressive action to protect Oklahoma’s citizens and institutions from future violence. We are gathering intelligence and coordinating with our local and state partners on potential threats. We are focused on identifying, investigating, and disrupting persons who incite violence and engage in criminal activity here in Oklahoma and beyond. We urge the public to call FBI Oklahoma City at 405-290-7770 or go to tips.fbi.gov to submit tips regarding potential violence at any upcoming protest or event. For immediate emergencies, call 911.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

On the afternoon of January 17, 2021, the U.S. Capitol Police notified the FBI that they had detained Couy Griffin, 47, of Tularosa, New Mexico.

Griffin was the subject of an arrest warrant issued by the Albuquerque FBI Division for his alleged role in the January 6 Capitol riots.

The FBI Washington Field Office has taken him into custody.

Additional information will be available at the Department of Justice’s website: https://www.justice.gov/opa/investigations-regarding-violence-capitol

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

The Albuquerque FBI Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are working with federal, state, and local partners to prepare for any potential violence in New Mexico related to the recent unrest in Washington, D.C., and the upcoming presidential inauguration.

The FBI has set up a command post to monitor any emerging threats in our region and share intelligence with our partners.

FBI assets are on standby to support investigations and respond to any potential threats of violence to the state capitol, federal buildings, and other key facilities.

“Our focus is not on peaceful protesters, but on those individuals who may want to incite violence and engage in criminal activity,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge James Langenberg. “The public can help by contacting us if they are aware of anyone planning to commit acts of violence or damage to government buildings.”

“While we will protect and defend the peaceful exercise of free speech, we will not tolerate violence, wanton disregard for the law, or incitement to criminal activity. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Mexico is working closely with the FBI and our other federal law enforcement partners and we are prepared to act if there is a nexus to our jurisdiction that warrants federal charges,” Acting U.S. Attorney Fred Federici said.

The FBI’s main number is (505) 889-1300.

The public can also go to tips.fbi.gov.

The FBI also continues to seek information that will assist in identifying individuals who engaged in violence at the U.S. Capitol building and surrounding area on January 6.

If you have witnessed unlawful violent actions, or have any information about the cases in the link below, we urge you to submit any information, photos, or videos that could be relevant at fbi.gov/USCapitol.

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/capitol-violence

You may also call ‪1-800-CALL-FBI (1-‪800-225-5324) to verbally report tips and/or information related to this investigation.

If you do not have an attachment but have information to provide, please submit it at tips.fbi.gov.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

A man charged federally with being a felon in possession of ammunition is being sought for allegedly absconding from pre-trial release in Albuquerque.

Adrian Nieto, Jr., 19, of Albuquerque, is accused of leaving an Albuquerque halfway house without permission on December 24, 2020, a day after he was placed on pre-trial conditions of release.

The FBI had arrested Nieto on December 17, 2020.

A federal warrant has been issued for Nieto’s arrest.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nieto is asked to contact the FBI at (505) 889-1300 or online at tips.fbi.gov.

The Albuquerque Police Department is assisting with the investigation.

A photo of Nieto is attached.

The following is a description of Nieto:

• Race: White
• Height: 5′ 8”
• Weight: 185 pounds
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Brown

The public is reminded that all defendants are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law.