A Washington police officer has been charged with obstruction of justice and making false statements after leaking information to the leader of the Proud Boys group, according to charging documents released on May 19.
Officer Shane Lamond, 47, was in regular contact with Enrique Tarrio, the Proud Boys leader, for nearly two years, during which time he provided confidential details about an investigation into the Dec. 12, 2020, burning of a Black Lives Matter banner, authorities said.
