Gary Edwards

Gary Edwards, 68, of Churchville, Pennsylvania, traveled over 150 miles to the U.S. Capitol and entered through the Senate Wing door with a large group during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, also entering through a broken window and walking into the ransacked office of Sen. Jeff Merkley; his role came to light after his wife's hastily deleted Facebook post describing his involvement was forwarded to federal agents. He pleaded guilty to parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building and told the judge he was "ashamed" of his actions. He was sentenced on Dec. 20, 2021 to one year of probation, 200 hours of community service, a $2,500 fine, and $500 in restitution.