Jan. 6 defendant fired on deputies ahead of expected arrest, court records show

Source: Politico | April 20, 2023 | Kyle Cheney

The Dallas-area Hunt County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the home of Nathan Pelham for a “wellness check” after his father warned he was a suicide risk and had a gun.

A Jan. 6 defendant wanted on misdemeanor charges opened fire at sheriff’s deputies last week as they checked on him ahead of his expected arrest, leading to a lengthy standoff, according to newly unsealed court filings.

Deputies from the Dallas-area Hunt County Sheriff’s Office indicated that they were dispatched to the home of Nathan Pelham on April 12 for a “wellness check” after his father warned he was a suicide risk and possessed a gun. After trying to coax Pelham to stand down for hours, sheriff’s deputies and the FBI were unable to arrest him that day. He was instead arrested on Monday on the Jan. 6 charges, then formally rearrested on Tuesday on a firearms charge while already in custody.

Prior to the standoff, Pelham faced charges for his role in the Jan. 6 breach of the Capitol. Charging documents in that matter depict Pelham wearing goggles and a neck gaiter before entering the Capitol for about seven minutes on Jan. 6, 2021. Two months later, he was stopped at the Canadian border in Michigan and admitted to authorities that he had been in the Capitol.

Now, Pelham is facing a felony charge that could result in years of jail time for allegedly firing a 9mm pistol in the direction of deputies.

The sheriff’s deputies indicated that when they arrived at his house, Pelham sent his young daughter outside before he began firing gunshots.

……..

Viewing 1 post (of 1 total)
  • Discussion
  • Consistent #57870

Viewing 1 post (of 1 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.