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]

The FBI has arrested a suspect in the investigation into pipe bombs that were planted in the nation's capital in January of 2021. This is according to a federal law enforcement official who's familiar with the investigation. >> The bombs were planted near the Republican and Democratic National Party headquarters on the eve of the January 6 siege on the capital.This arrest marks a break in a case that has stumped investigators for nearly 5. ...

let’s goooooNew York Post (@nypost):FBI makes arrest in Jan. 6 pipe bomb investigation after nearly 5 years https://t.co/hjOBG9G30e https://t.co/Kxk0odMraf ...

RT Select Subcommittee on January 6th (@J6Select)In December of 2020, the FBI signed a 5-year, $92 million contract with AT&T’s FirstNet, which ensures service when networks become congested during emergencies. The individual who found the first pipe bomb on 1/6 was an employee at FirstNet. ...