Orange County Man Facing Federal Charges in Capitol Breach

Protesters supporting U.S. President Donald Trump gather near the east front door of the U.S. Capitol after groups breached the building's security in Washington on Jan. 06, 2021. Win McNamee/Getty Images

SANTA ANA, Calif.—An Orange County man was arrested on charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, including unlawful entry, disorderly conduct, and demonstrating in a restricted government building, according to court papers obtained Dec. 3.

Michael G. McCormick, 51, of Orange, was charged last month in the District of Columbia after he was allegedly identified in widely circulated photographs and videos of people taking part in the breach, court documents show.