Protesters gathered in the nation’s capital Wednesday to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

By Kimberlee Bongard, Patch Staff

CAPE MAY, NJ — A South Jersey man is among the protesters who have been arrested for storming the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, according to police records.

Leonard Guthrie, of Cape May, is charged with unlawful entry, the U.S. Capitol police said in a press statement Thursday. Authorities did not release his age.

The Capitol police reported 10 arrests for unlawful entry, and four people charged with assaulting police or firearms charges.

Wednesday’s mayhem overwhelmed Capitol Police, who evacuated members of Congress as violence escalated, and a California woman was shot to death. Three other deaths were reported around the Capitol grounds. D.C.’s police chief said one woman and two men suffered fatal medical emergencies, but did not elaborate.

On Thursday, the FBI asked for tips and digital media from the rioting and violence that can to lead agents to the D.C. rioters. The agency said anyone who saw unlawful violent actions is asked to submit their information, photos or videos at fbi.gov/USCapitol. Witnesses also can call -800-CALL-FBI (1-‪800-225-5324) to report tips.

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