The man accused of attacking police officers and smashing a Capitol window with a plank was arrested earlier this week.
Steven Miles is accused of engaging in physical violence in a restricted building with a dangerous weapon, as well as civil disorder and assault on officers.
On Tuesday, Miles was arrested and made his initial appearance in the Middle District of Florida. The Department of Justice said in a Wednesday statement that he was released pending further proceedings.
According to prosecutors, Miles was a part of a group of Trump supporters marching to the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and wound up on the West Front of the building. The group of rioters confronted the police officers who were trying to protect the Capitol. According to court documents, Miles tried to punch police officers during the fight.
Prosecutors said that after the fight with authorities, Miles moved to a staircase leading to the Upper West Terrace. He was caught on camera using a wooden plank to smash a window in the Senate Wing. According to court records, Miles entered the building through the broken window.
He walked through the building and then left through a door. Cell phone records were used to place Miles at the scene.
On Wednesday, a man who was with Miles was arrested and listed as a co-conspirator in the case. Matthew LeBrun is accused of entering and remaining in a restricted building and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building.
The FBI was made aware of the men's presence at the attack after an anonymous tip. The witness told investigators that she posed for a picture with the two men. Prosecutors said she heard them talking about how they broke into the Capitol.
The person could not be reached for comment. The man's attorney was not listed as of Friday.
More than 800 people have been arrested in connection with the Capitol riot, and 251 rioters have pleaded guilty thus far.
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