BREAKING: Officials name Brian Cole as the suspect in the D.C. pipe bomb case
NBC News·2025-12-04 19:08
Investigation Summary - The FBI arrested Brian Cole, a suspect in the January 6th pipe bomb investigation, which had remained unsolved for nearly 5 years [1][2] - The suspect allegedly planted viable explosive devices near the Republican and Democratic National Party headquarters the day before the 2021 Capitol siege [2][3] - The FBI has conducted over 1,000 interviews, reviewed over 39,000 video files, and received over 600 valid tips from the public during the investigation [4] Legal Implications - Authorities are investigating a home in Dale City, Virginia, related to the case [6] - Potential federal charges include unlawful possession of explosives and unlawful transport of an explosive device from Virginia into DC [7]