Las Vegas woman arrested for alleged role at US Capitol on Jan. 6

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The FBI arrested a Las Vegas woman on Thursday after prosecutors said she illegally entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Christine Barrello is charged with entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds and two other charges, documents state.

Video surveillance shows Barrello entering the building through a second-story window, prosecutors said. She then stayed in the building for about half an hour.

FBI agents interviewed Barrello in March 2021, according to documents confirming her entry. Just last January, an FBI agent observed Barrello leaving her home and going to work.

It was unclear Friday when Barrello might appear in court in Washington, D.C., to face charges.

Barrello is the first Nevada woman and eighth person overall to be charged in connection with the Jan. 6 incident. So far, four of the eight have pleaded guilty and have served or are still serving their sentences.

In March, the FBI arrested Nolan Freeman, an actor who appeared in several television shows, for his alleged involvement.

Last year, the FBI arrested Bradley Nelson, a North Las Vegas truck driver, for allegedly entering the building. Earlier this year, the FBI arrested 51-year-old Mario Gonzalez. Gonzalez obtained a fire extinguisher and sprayed it at the direction of police, documents said.

Ronald “Ronnie” Sandlin, who lived in Las Vegas, began serving a 63-month prison sentence in December 2022. Nathaniel “Nate” DeGrave, also of Las Vegas, began his sentence last summer.

Brandon Dillard, the man considered the “Spider Nazi” who climbed to the outside of the US Capitol building and then entered through a broken window, was sentenced to four months in prison for his role. Josiah Kenyon, of Winnemucca, also served a prison sentence of up to six years for his involvement. Kenyon assaulted officers, causing over $40,000 in damage.

The FBI has arrested more than 1,400 people for crimes related to Jan. 6, the department said. More than 500 people are charged or convicted of assault or obstruction of law enforcement. Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at Tips.fbi.gov.