Capitol Hill police salute the passing of the funeral hearse on Sunday for slain Officer Brian Sicknick, who died in the rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Members of the Delaware National Guard provide security at newly erected barricades on the U.S. Capitol grounds. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
National Guard troops stand guard across from the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI.
A CBS live footage is seen on a monitor inside a satellite truck as networks are broadcasting on the east end of the U.S Capitol on Friday, two days after Pro-Trump mobs breached the security perimeter and penetrated the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
Patty Raine places roses in the security fence that wraps around the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
Maryland National Guard officers protect the Senate Russell Office Building as security is increased for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI.
The Supreme Court is seen through a broken window of the East entrance to the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
Workers clean the halls near the Senate Chamber. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
A trash bin is filled with items left behind by the mob. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
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A discarded gas mask is seen early Thursday on the Capitol floor. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
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A statue of President Zachary Taylor is covered with plastic obscuring a red substance on the face. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
Damage to a door in the U.S. Capitol is seen after an attempt to break in. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
The rioters broke through several levels of security, smashing windows and doors as they stormed the Capitol and occupied both congressional chambers. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
After the building was cleared, Congress reconvened their joint session to certify Biden's victory. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
"Traitors" is scrawled on the door of the Old Supreme Court Chamber. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
Damage is seen on the door windows for the East entrance to the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
A Holy Bible is seen on the floor of the Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
A 35-year-old female Air Force veteran was shot and killed by police during the siege. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
A "Don't Tread on Me Flag" is seen in a trash can. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Jan. 22 (UPI) -- A Florida man accused of participating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol this month was arrested this week after authorities say he avoided police and traveled to Washington, D.C., on the day President Joe Biden was inaugurated.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui ordered on Thursday that the man, Samuel Camargo of Deerfield Beach, Fla., remain in custody after his arrest in Virginia on Wednesday.
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Authorities say Camargo, 26, had posted numerous videos online that showed himself forcing his way into the Capitol on Jan. 6 during an assault by radical supporters of former President Donald Trump, who were attempting to thwart Congress' certification of Biden's election victory.
Prosecutors say he later showed off a piece of metal that he said came from the break-in.
Prosecutors say he left for Washington on Wednesday, the day of Biden's inauguration, when he saw FBI agents and police arriving at his Miami-area home.
A court filing says Camargo knew that he was wanted by federal agents, but "decided that he should attempt to attend the inauguration rather than turn himself into authorities."
"He admitted ... that when we saw police officers at his residence [after the phone call], who were there to effect a search warrant, he drove in the other direction," Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Poulin said.
"He drove directly to Washington, D.C."
FBI agents had previously contacted Camargo by phone and in person. During the conversations, they say he questioned their loyalty to the U.S. Constitution and became combative, according to the complaint.
"His response ... was to go back to the scene of the crime on another politically-charged day where there was increased concern for additional action," Poulin added.
Prosecutors have charged Camargo with violating the federal Anti-Riot Act, unlawful entry into a restricted building and disorderly conduct.