New York Brothers Arrested for Alleged Assault on Law Enforcement During Capitol Riot
WASHINGTON — Two brothers from New York have been taken into custody on charges related to the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Their actions are alleged to have contributed to the disruption of a joint session of Congress aimed at certifying the 2020 presidential election results.
Reynold Robert Voisine, 47, from Nicholville, and Roger Alyre Voisine, Jr., 48, from Canton, face multiple felony charges. These include civil disorder, assaulting and impeding officers with a dangerous weapon, and engaging in violent conduct in a restricted area. Both are also charged with several misdemeanors, including disorderly conduct within the Capitol and acts of physical violence on the Capitol grounds.
The FBI executed the arrests in Plattsburgh, New York, and the brothers are scheduled to make their first court appearance in the Northern District of New York.
Details of the Allegations
According to court documents, the Voisines attended former President Trump’s rally before joining the march to the Capitol. Roger Voisine was identified by his GoPro on a stick and a camouflage backpack, wearing a paintball mask as he approached the Lower West Plaza. Reynold Voisine was similarly attired with a paintball mask on his head during the riot.
As the situation intensified, both brothers allegedly took active roles in escalating violence. At around 3:20 p.m., Reynold was seen as part of a mob that attacked an officer, dragging them from the Lower West Terrace Tunnel. Allegations state that Reynold used a handheld radio to coordinate while the mob continued assaults inside the Tunnel.
By 4:25 p.m., Reynold is accused of attacking officers with a crutch and a blue pole, both striking police personnel. He later used a stolen riot shield against the police line.
Roger Voisine is alleged to have thrown a pipe at officers, pushed against their shields, and attempted to pull an officer into the crowd. Further accusations include throwing a black rod and three shoes at officers, and swinging a table leg with nails at law enforcement personnel. He also allegedly shined a spotlight into the officers’ eyes to hinder their defenses.
Ongoing Investigation and Legal Proceedings
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, along with the Department of Justice’s National Security Division, is prosecuting the case. Support was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York.
The investigation is led by the FBI’s Albany and Washington Field Offices, with assistance from the Tampa FBI, U.S. Capitol Police, and the Metropolitan Police Department.
Since the events of January 6, 2021, over 1,532 individuals across nearly all 50 states have faced charges related to the Capitol breach. This includes more than 571 individuals accused of assaulting or impeding law enforcement. The investigation remains active.
A complaint is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
