MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio of Miami has been arrested in D.C. in connection to the burning of a Black Lives Mater flag at a church, CBS News Senior Investigative Correspondent Catherine Herridge has confirmed.
Herridge tweeted a person familiar with the case said “the arrest was not related to the pending demonstrations, rather directly related to Tarrio’s return to D.C. and his alleged past conduct.”
READ MORE: Miami Beach Climate Change Plan Would See Iconic Palm Trees Swapped Out For Canopy TreesIn a statement, D.C. police confirmed Tarrio was arrested and charged with destruction of property related to a protest on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020.
Here is a press statement from DC police spokesman. @CBSMiami pic.twitter.com/eQXWDDk83I
— Jim DeFede (@DeFede) January 4, 2021
Because he was charged with a misdemeanor, the expectation was Tarrio would be released as early as Monday evening.
However, according to D.C. police, Tarrio was carrying two “high capacity firearm magazines” at the time of his arrest.
READ MORE: Publix To Start Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations In Miami-Dade, BrowardMore from CBSMiami.com
Problems Plague First Day Of Boward COVID-19 Vaccinations
You May Need A COVID Vaccine Passport To Travel In 2021
Naples Teen Killed In Crash On I-75, 2 Others Injured
The Proud Boys source told Herridge “a charging decision is pending” on the possession of the high-capacity magazines, which is a felony in D.C.
#ProudBoys Source familiar w/case tells @CBSNews a charging decision is pending on new facts in the Enrique Tarrio case — specifically possession 2 high-capacity magazines — which is a DC felony. COULD warrant "stay away" order from DC.
— Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) January 5, 2021
As Herridge reports, that charge could warrant a “stay away” order from D.C.
Herridge also tweeted that “hate crime charges were considered,” but the Proud Boys source said “there was a lack of evidence to support those charges.”
MORE NEWS: Florida Senator Marco Rubio Says 'We’ll See' To 2024 Presidential Run, Dismisses Ivanka Senate Talk As 'Gossip'Stay with CBSMiami.com for updates on this developing story.