Capitol rioter from Ventura dubbed ‘Doobie Smoker’ arrested
SUFFOLK, Va. (AP) - Authorities say a Ventura, California man seen wearing American flag pants and allegedly smoking marijuana during the U.S. Capitol riot was arrested in Virginia.
Eduardo Nicolas Alvear Gonzalez is scheduled for a remote hearing Friday in U.S. District Court in Norfolk. He faces several charges related to his alleged participation at the insurrection on Jan. 6.
A criminal complaint says Gonzalez is seen on camera lighting a joint while inside the Capitol’s rotunda. The complaint also says Gonzalez live streamed a video where he discussed going to the Capitol to “take our country back."
It's unclear whether Gonzalez has an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
