Results for: Assault on Police

David Joseph Gietzen, who became a fugitive after being convicted of assaulting police officers during the Capitol riot, was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison. Gietzen struck an officer with a pole during the January 6, 2021, attack and later bragged about his participation in the riot. Despite expressing no regret for his actions, Gietzen claimed to have done the right thing due to his belief in baseless claims of a stolen election. After disregarding a court order to report to prison, Gietzen was eventually arrested at his mother’s home.

Marcelino Allende, 31, of Staten Island, is being held on bail after being arraigned on charges stemming from a March 25 incident in which he allegedly swung a knife at police officers who had come to arrest him. Allende, who is facing felony charges including criminal possession of a weapon, menacing an officer, and resisting arrest, was held on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond at 10% by Justice Lisa Grey. According to the criminal complaint, members of the warrant squad showed up at his door, identifying themselves and notifying him he was under arrest in connection with a prior assault. Allende opened his door, armed with a knife, and started swinging. One officer discharged a taser that was ineffective, and another discharged one round from his firearm, causing no injuries. The proceedings were adjourned to May 8th.