Case Overview - Brian Cole Jr was arrested and charged with placing pipe bombs at the RNC and DNC on January 5th, 2021 [1] - The suspect is charged with violating 18 USC 844, use of an explosive device, and further charges are possible [1] - The bombs did not explode, but they terrorized the community [23][24] Investigation and Evidence - The arrest resulted from re-examining existing evidence, not new tips, by a new team of investigators and experts [4][9][16] - The investigation involved sifting through over 3 million lines of data [25] - The suspect was tracked down in Woodbridge, Virginia [18] - Forensic evidence played a key role in identifying the suspect [51] - The suspect evaded accountability for 4 years, 10 months, and 28 days [31] - The case involved analyzing 233,000 black end caps of the type used in the bombs [33] Law Enforcement Collaboration - Multiple agencies collaborated, including the FBI, ATF, Capitol Police, and Metropolitan Police Department [5][8][21] - The US Attorney's Office is committed to taking the case across the finish line [35] Political Context - The Trump administration prioritized this case [3][7] - The arrest delivers on President Trump's promise to secure the nation's capital [14]