Parrish Man Identified In Viral U.S. Capitol Photo, Arrested

PARRISH, FL — A Parrish man identified in a viral photograph taken during Wednesday's storming of the U.S. Capitol building by pro-Trump supporters has been arrested, according to Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office jail records.

Adam Christian Johnson, 36, was arrested Friday night and booked into Pinellas County jail, where he’s currently being held, on a federal warrant just after 9 p.m.

He has been charged with one count of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, according to a news release from the United States Department of Justice. Additional charges include one count of theft of government property, and one count of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

Johnson illegally entered the Capitol and removed the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s lectern from where it had been stored on the House side of the building, the DOJ said. A search of open sources led law enforcement to Johnson, who is seen in a widely circulated photo inside the Capitol carrying the lectern.

Prior to his arrest, The Bradenton Herald identified Johnson in the photo, which was taken by chief Getty Images photographer Win McNamee during Wednesday’s breach of the Capitol. In the photo, Johnson is shown smiling and waving as he carries what appears to be a U.S. House lectern through the Capitol building, the Herald said.

As the photo circulated on social media, local residents said they recognized Johnson, and an acquaintance confirmed his identity to the Herald.

Johnson is a stay-at-home father of five children, reports said, and his wife is a doctor in Palmetto. The Bradenton Herald attempted to reach him for comment.

At least 80 people have been arrested in connection with Wednesday’s violence at the Capitol and around Washington, D.C.

As the photo circulated on social media, local residents said they recognized Johnson, and an acquaintance confirmed his identity to the Herald.

Johnson is a stay-at-home father of five children, reports said, and his wife is a doctor in Palmetto. The Bradenton Herald attempted to reach him for comment.

At least 80 people have been arrested in connection with Wednesday’s violence at the Capitol and around Washington, D.C. Johnson is not among those arrested, though, and currently doesn’t face any charges.

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Three Florida men — John Anderson of St. Augustine, Michael Curzio of Summerfield and Matthew Council of Riverview — were charged with unlawful entry of the Capitol building, reports said. A central Florida firefighter, Andy Williams, has also reportedly been placed on leave as Sanford Fire Department investigates his involvement in Wednesday’s Capitol siege.

The FBI is seeking information to help it identify those instigating violence in Washington, D.C., and who rioted at the Capitol building Wednesday. Information, photos and videos can be submitted online here or by calling 800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324).