MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A former North Miami Beach police officer has been charged with taking part in the January 6 riot at the Capitol.
Nicholas Lentz, 41, is charged with entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct.
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A photo from the FBI that the agency said shows Lentz taking part in the January 6 riot at the Capitol (Source: FBI)
Lentz has been released on $25,000 bail.
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