Iowa mother and son arrested for actions at U.S. Capitol

(Undated) -- An Iowa mother and son are arrested by the FBI for their part in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.

On Friday, Deborah Sandoval of Des Moines, IA, and Salvador Sandoval Jr. of Ankeny, IA, were arrested on federal warrants by special agents from the FBI Omaha Field Office’s Des Moines Resident Agency. The FBI says the mother and son face charges stemming from the events at the Capitol Building on January 6, 2021.

The federal charges against Deborah Sandoval include:

  • Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority
  • Knowingly Impeding or Disrupting the Orderly Conduct of Government
  • Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds

The federal charges against Salvador Sandoval Jr. include:

  • Obstructing, Impeding or Interfering with Law Enforcement
  • Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority
  • Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds

Deborah Sandoval and Salvador Sandoval Jr. made an initial appearance in federal court on Friday. No other details have been released at this time.


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