ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s been four years since rioters breached the U.S. Capitol to stop the certification of the 2020 Presidential Election, in which Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump.

More than 1,500 people have faced federal charges for their involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots, including several from Rochester. Some people were caught on camera breaking windows, pepper spraying police, and joining the crowd that stormed the Capitol in support of Trump.

James Mault from Brockport, a member of the Army, and Cody Mattice from Hilton, a stay-at-home dad, were both captured on video using pepper spray during the riots. In 2021, they received sentences of three years and eight months in prison. They were released in November.

Dominic Pezzola, a self-proclaimed Proud Boys member of Rochester, faced the most severe charges among local participants. Pezzola is currently serving a ten-year sentence after he was found guilty of obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to prevent Congress from discharging duties, and assaulting/impeding law enforcement. However, he was found not guilty of the most serious charge, seditious conspiracy. During his sentencing two years ago, Pezzola shouted “Trump won” at reporters as he exited the courtroom.

Authorities continue to apprehend others, such as Sodus resident James Weeks, who was arrested last February. Additionally, a father-son duo, Charles Schimmer Sr. and Logan Schimmer, were caught in August. Prosecutors say these two Sodus men were among the first to enter the Capitol building.

In an NBC News interview, Trump mentioned plans to issue pardons for the rioters when he takes office, stating that those involved have “suffered long and hard.” However, he noted there may be exceptions for the more radical participants.

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