Former Proud Boys leader arrested after joint press conference with Oath Keepers in DC

Proud Boys ex-founder Enrique Tarrio was arrested Friday, moments after members of his group and fellow far-right militia group gathered outside the U.S. Capitol building. Officials said Tarrio was charged with simple assault shortly after the conference when U.S. Capitol Police officers witnessed Tarrio strike a woman's phone and arm after she reportedly put a cell phone close to his face. The incident happened near Delaware Avenue, Northeast, and D Street, officials said. READ MORE | https://wjla.com/news/local/proud-boys-oath-keepers-capitol-hill-jan-6-capitol-president-donald-trump-riots-legal-action-fbi-national-crime-justice-legal-action-costs-support-enrique-tarrio-stewart-rhodes-militia _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7NewsDC/ 7News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/7NewsDC 7News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7newsdc Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfIjR00qhYUFkbWIugAAbGg/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSvyoe-YmPKDGkW96ly8Qt_JR67erE_zt For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsdesk@wjla.com Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com