Gregory C. Yetman

Gregory C. Yetman, 47, of Helmetta, New Jersey, an enlisted military police officer with the U.S. Army National Guard, attended Trump's rally at the Ellipse on Jan. 6, 2021, then climbed a platform on the West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol and joined a mob encircling police officers during the riot; at about 2:29 p.m. he picked up a canister of pepper spray and intentionally sprayed the besieged officers. After evading arrest for two days in November 2023, he surrendered to police in Monroe Township, New Jersey. He pleaded guilty to one charge, assaulting certain officers with physical contact and intent to commit another felony, a lesser offense than originally charged, with other charges, including civil disorder and engaging in physical violence with a dangerous weapon, dismissed. He was sentenced on 7/23/2024 to 30 months of incarceration, 18 months of supervised release, a $100 special assessment, and $2,000 in restitution.