A South Dakota ringleader in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots has been slapped with a slew of charges for his violent actions during the insurrection, including assaulting police with a dangerous weapon. Darrell Goins, 42, of Newell, was part of the mob that sought to disrupt the joint session of the U.S. Congress as it convened to certify the 2020 presidential election results, according to a Department of Justice release.

Goins is facing six felony offenses that include civil disorder and assaulting officers with a dangerous weapon. He's also hit with two misdemeanor offenses for his role in the Capitol siege. The FBI nabbed Goins on May 9, and he had his day in a South Dakota court shortly after.

FBI investigations revealed Goins as an active participant in the breach, where he was spotted raising his fist and cheering on the rioters before hurling a full plastic soft drink bottle toward a US Capitol Police (USCP) officer. Not content with just a show of support, Goins allegedly forced his way up the steps, physically tussling with officers trying to defend the Capitol, the DOJ stated.

His brazen antics didn't end there. Court documents reveal that Goins managed to seize a USCP riot shield and handed it over to another rioter as the crowd broke through police lines. The DOJ has pinned Goins inside the Capitol by 2:14 p.m., a mere minute after the crowd's initial entry through the Senate Wing Door. Despite police efforts to control the situation, Goins remained in the building, lurking by the door, as others outside tried to push their way in.

More than 1,424 individuals have been roped up for their involvement in the Capitol riots over the last 40 months, according to official counts, and the FBI's dragnet continues to tighten as they appeal to the public for tips. Goins' case, like all, presumes his innocence until the judicial process concludes and if proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.