Former FBI Supervisor Arrested for Allegedly Participating in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

In this image from video footage, former FBI supervisor Jared Wise stands on U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021. (Department of Justice via The Epoch Times)

A former FBI agent has been arrested for allegedly participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

Jared Wise was taken into custody in Oregon on multiple charges, including knowingly engaging in disorderly conduct with intent to impede government business, according to court documents. He was released after appearing in federal court on May 1.

Wise was captured by surveillance cameras inside the Capitol after entering through the Senate Wing door, according to charging documents. He later engaged Metropolitan Police Department officers, telling them: “You guys are disgusting. I’m former—I’m former law enforcement. You’re disgusting. You are the Nazi. You are the Gestapo. You can’t see it. ... Shame on you! Shame on you! Shame on you!”

Wise also shouted, “Yeah, [expletive] them” and “Yes, kill ‘em,” according to authorities.

Wise worked as a special agent and as a supervisor with the FBI from 2004 through 2017, the bureau stated in filings.

“We refer you to the public court documents and don’t have any further comment,” an FBI spokesperson told The Epoch Times in an email.

Wise’s public defender didn’t respond to a request for comment.

Wise was described as working on counterterrorism investigations in the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe, according to a biography that has since been taken down. He was also described as working in “asset management, commercial banking, and investment banking” before joining the FBI.

FBI agents were tipped off to his being inside the Capitol on Jan. 26, 2022, by a person whose identity is being shielded by the bureau. The person gave authorities details about Wise, including his name, date of birth, and telephone number.

Agents obtained records from AT&T that show Wise’s phone on Jan. 6, 2021, using a tower that provides coverage to an area that includes the Capitol. Agents also reviewed surveillance and body camera footage that showed him inside the Capitol that day and on Capitol grounds.

After entering the Capitol at approximately 2:23 p.m., Wise “clapped his hands and raised his arms in triumph,” an FBI agent said in an affidavit supporting the charges. Wise walked around inside before exiting the same door.

This image from video footage shows a crowd, including former FBI supervisor Jared Wise, inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (Department of Justice via The Epoch Times)

A few hours later, Wise was on the Upper West Terrace as people began clashing with law enforcement officers.

He witnessed officers being knocked to the ground. He’s accused of encouraging violence, including shouting: “Kill ‘em! Kill ‘em! Kill ‘em!”

Wise is suspected of knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without legal authority; knowingly and with intent to impede or disrupt government business engaging in disorderly conduct; engaging in disorderly conduct with the intention of disrupting a session of Congress; and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in the Capitol.

He made an initial appearance in U.S. court in Oregon, after which he was released on his own recognizance. He was ordered to remain inside the United States, to not possess guns, and to remain off Capitol grounds.

Wise’s case has been transferred to Washington. The next hearing will be held via Zoom on May 9.