Jan. 6 rioter arrested Sunday

HARLETON – Ryan Nichols, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his actions during the Jan. 6 riot, was arrested Sunday, after authorities said he displayed a firearm in a threatening manner during a dispute outside a church in Harleton

According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to 225 Heskell Oney Road in reference to a person reaching for a firearm during a dispute outside the church. Our news partner KETK reports during the investigation deputies learned Nichols had confronted another person in the church parking lot. Authorities said that when the victim attempted to leave and de-escalate the situation, Nichols allegedly continued confronting him.

The victim told deputies he turned away from Nichols and attempted to usher his family toward their vehicle while asking Nichols to go to his own vehicle and leave. According to the sheriff’s office, Nichols continued trying to confront the victim, who then turned back toward him. The victim stated Nichols raised his shirt to display a firearm and placed his hand on the grip of the weapon. The victim told deputies he feared for his life because of Nichols’ actions. Nichols was arrested for deadly conduct for allegedly displaying a firearm in a threatening manner and causing the victim to fear imminent serious bodily injury.