By Glynn Wilson –

Two more men were charged in federal court in the District of Columbia on Monday in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Larry Rendell Brock, of Texas, was charged with one count of knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and one count of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. Brock was arrested in Texas.

It is alleged that Brock was identified as one of the individuals who unlawfully entered the U.S. Capitol wearing a green helmet, green tactical vest with patches, black and camo jacket, and beige pants holding a white flex cuff, which is used by law enforcement to restrain and/or detain subjects.

It is presumed that this Air Force veteran and others were planning to try to capture and perhaps even kill members of Congress on behalf of the lame duck president who has called the election results “fraudulent,” without evidence. Trump called for the violent insurrection march at a rally on the National Mall.

Eric Gavelek Munchel, of Tennessee, was charged with one count of knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and one count of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. Munchel was arrested in Tennessee.

It is alleged that Munchel was inside of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Photos depicting his presence show a person who appears to be Munchel carrying plastic restraints, an item in a holster on his right hip, and a cell phone mounted on his chest with the camera facing outward, ostensibly to record events that day.

These cases are being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Counterterrorism Section of the DOJ’s National Security Division, with assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee. The cases are being investigated by the FBI’s Washington Field Office, the FBI’s Dallas Field Office, the FBI’s Memphis Field Office and the United States Capitol Police.

“Today’s charges are just the start of the results of the extensive work done by the FBI and our partners over the last few days, and we are far from done,” said FBI Washington Field Office Assistant Director in Charge Steven M. D’Antuono in remarks delivered during a press call.

“The rioting and destruction we saw will not be tolerated by the FBI, and I can assure you that the FBI Washington Field Office and additional Headquarters and field office resources are working diligently around the clock to investigate those responsible for the violence and criminal actions we saw unfold on Wednesday,” he3 said. “In the midst of the crisis, the FBI deployed hundreds of people, to include special agents, bomb technicians, Evidence Response Teams, tactical and specialty teams, and intelligence analysts, to name just a few. Immediately following Wednesday’s events, the full force of WFO and all 56 field offices have been dedicated to investigating the events that transpired on the 6th.”

The FBI is combing through tips received from the public and will move forward any appropriate investigative activity that will bring those responsible to justice, he said.

“We have been in constant communication with our, state, federal, and local partners across the country to thoroughly and quickly identify, investigate, and locate those who wreaked havoc and caused damaged to the Capitol — a symbol of our democracy and freedom,” he said. “We couldn’t do our work without the help from the public. Thank you for those tips we have received, and we encourage those with information to provide it to the FBI.”

To the rioters or insurrectionists following orders from the lame duck president, he had a special message.

“Just because you’ve left the D.C. region, you can still expect a knock on the door if we find out that you were part of criminal activity inside the Capitol,” he said. “Bottom line—the FBI is not sparing any resources in this investigation.”

“Make no mistake, our work here is not done, and we will continue steadfast, as we are trained to do,” he added. “This is what you have come to expect from your FBI, and I know that we are up to this challenge. We will continue to investigate all allegations of criminal activity and work with our partners at DOJ and the DC USAO to bring charges and prosecute those responsible for the horrific activity that happened here in our nation’s capital.”

The ATF and FBI continue to urge the public to report suspected use of explosive devices, or violent, destructive acts associated with the recent unrest. Anyone with information can call 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477), email ATFTips@atf.gov or submit information anonymously via ReportIt.com.

The FBI is looking for individuals who may have incited or promoted violence of any kind. Anyone with digital material or tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or submit images or videos at fbi.gov/USCapitol.