Robert Coppotelli

Robert Coppotelli, 27, of Toms River, New Jersey, entered the U.S. Capitol through the Senate Wing Door about 10 minutes after the first breach during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot while wearing a work jacket embroidered with his name and the phone number of his business, Coppotelli Heavy Equipment Sales & Service; he walked to the Crypt before exiting through a broken window roughly 12 minutes later. Investigators identified him after a tip in July 2021 pointed to the jacket. He pleaded guilty to two charges, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building, with other charges dismissed. He was sentenced on 12/6/2024 to 9 months of probation, a $20 special assessment, and $500 in restitution.