Federal authorities arrested two Kentucky men linked to the far-right extremist group the Boogaloo Bois, one of whom was charged with a riot that broke out in Louisville, Kentucky, on Jan. 6.
According to a release of the Department on Justice (DOJ), John Subleski, 32, and Adam Turner, 35, were both arrested by the Louisville Division of the FBI on Thursday.
Subleski is accused of “using an interstate trade facility” to instigate a riot and “of committing an act of violence to promote a riot”. According to a criminal complaint referred to by the FBI in the press release, Subleski, in conjunction with the riots that took place at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, caused a riot in Louisville, Kentucky, and communicated via social media that it was storming LMPD. ”
Subleski’s group has also been accused of targeting firearms at the driver of a vehicle, blocking intersections and barricading a number of roads. The complaint alleges that the man is seen on video later in the evening firing his weapon at a vehicle passing through the group’s barricades. He then fled the scene.
Subleski is a member of a militia called the “United Pharaoh’s Guard” that joins the Boogaloo Bois, the DOJ said.
According to the DOJ, Turner, who also identifies as part of the UPG, confronted a police officer while traveling through St. Matthews, Ky., During a protest caravan on Dec. 25. The DOJ said during the confrontation that Turner has an “AR gun” and one more gun. He was eventually arrested for “threats and opposition to arrest.”
Turner has posted several social media posts on Facebook and Twitter after the arrest to continue threatening police officers, the DOJ said.
Both Subleski and Turner are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 17. They face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $ 250,000.