Overview
- Authorities identified the suspect as Brian J. Cole Jr., 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, and charged him with interstate transportation of an explosive device and attempted destruction of the DNC and RNC headquarters.
- A criminal affidavit cites surveillance footage, historical cell-site records and purchase histories of bomb components, with agents alleging Cole kept buying related parts even after January 6.
- The devices were described as viable and built with threaded galvanized pipe, end caps, kitchen timers, wires and homemade black powder; they were found about 15 hours after placement and rendered safe without injuries.
- The nearly five-year probe involved reviewing tens of thousands of videos, more than 1,000 interviews and a $500,000 reward, with a renewed evidence review and added resources preceding the arrest.
- Officials say the inquiry into motive and any connection to the Capitol riot remains open, and the Justice Department signaled additional charges could follow.