FBI arrests male suspect for DC pipe bombs on eve of Jan. 6

The FBI arrested a suspect on Thursday in connection with the placement of pipe bombs in Washington before the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. This arrest is significant as it marks the first identification of a suspect in a case that has puzzled authorities for nearly five years. The suspect, a man, was taken into custody in Virginia. Details on the charges against him have not been released. The investigation has fueled numerous conspiracy theories and remained a pivotal mystery following the Capitol siege.