{"id":2049803,"date":"2023-09-29T15:07:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T19:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-proud-boys-member-christopher-worrell-captured-by-fbi-after-44-days-as-a-fugitive\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T15:09:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T19:09:40","slug":"florida-proud-boys-member-christopher-worrell-captured-by-fbi-after-44-days-as-a-fugitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-proud-boys-member-christopher-worrell-captured-by-fbi-after-44-days-as-a-fugitive\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI apprehends Florida Proud Boys member, Christopher Worrell, after 44-day escape."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fflorida-proud-boys-member-christopher-worrell-captured-by-fbi-after-44-days-as-a-fugitive%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2049803&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>The Florida Proud Boys Member Arrested \u200dAfter Fleeing\u200c Sentencing for Assaulting Police at the Capitol<\/h2>\n<p>A Florida Proud Boys \u200bmember who evaded his\u2063 sentencing for assaulting police officers\u200b with\u200d pepper spray during the\u2064 January 6th Capitol\u200c attack was apprehended on\u2062 September 28th after secretly\u2064 returning to his home in Naples, Florida.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Christopher John Worrell, 52, had been \u200don the run since August 15th when a bench warrant was issued by U.S. District Judge Royce \u200cLamberth. The arrest warrant was unsealed on August 18th.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;FBI \u2064agents quickly surrounded \u2063and entered the residence. They discovered the \u206352-year-old unconscious and immediately provided medical attention,&#8221; stated Andrea Aprea, a spokeswoman for the FBI&#8217;s Tampa Field Office.\u200b &#8220;Worrell was transferred to an area hospital where \u200dhe remains at this time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/florida-proud-boys-member-a-fugitive-after-skipping-sentencing-hearing-on-jan-6-charges-5475067?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Florida Proud Boys\u2062 Member \u2062a Fugitive After Skipping Sentencing Hearing on\u2064 Jan. 6 Charges<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">8\/18\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/florida-proud-boys-member-a-fugitive-after-skipping-sentencing-hearing-on-jan-6-charges-5475067?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/doj-seeks-14-years-in-prison-181000-fine-for-florida-proud-boys-member-with-cancer-5464034?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>DOJ Seeks 14 Years in Prison, $181,000 fine for Florida\u2064 Proud\u2062 Boys Member With Cancer<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">8\/14\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/doj-seeks-14-years-in-prison-181000-fine-for-florida-proud-boys-member-with-cancer-5464034?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During the search of his home, FBI agents discovered &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-how-much-weaponry-the-taliban-are-believed-to-have-seized-from-us-report\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s How Much Weaponry The Taliban Are Believed To Have Seized From US: REPORT\">night-vision goggles<\/a>, $4,000 in cash, and survivalist gear,&#8221;\u2064 according to the \u200dFBI statement.<\/p>\n<p>The FBI promptly informed the\u200c Collier\u2064 County Sheriff\u2019s Office Counterterrorism Intelligence \u200dUnit\u200b about Mr. Worrell&#8217;s return, leading to his arrest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnits responded and established a perimeter,\u201d stated the\u200c arrest report. \u2063\u201cFBI units gained consent to enter the residence and found Christopher\u200c Worrell unconscious on the kitchen floor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cMedical attention\u2064 was provided, and EMS \u200barrived to transport\u2063 Christopher \u200dto the hospital for further treatment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Christopher J. Worrell\u200b was captured by the FBI in Naples, \u2064Fla., after skipping out \u200don his sentencing hearing for Jan. 6 crimes at \u2063the U.S. Capitol. (FBI)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Currently, Mr. Worrell is in custody of the\u200b Collier County Sheriff&#8217;s Office, facing potential charges of being a fugitive\u2064 from justice, obstructing justice, and \u200bviolating the terms\u200c of his \u200drelease.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>On May 12th, Mr.\u200b Worrell was\u2063 found \u2063guilty of seven\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/afghan-refugees-face-federal-charges-after-trying-to-rape-child-strangle-woman-in-wisconsin-report\/\" title=\"Afghan Refugees Face Federal Charges After Trying To Rape Child, Strangle Woman In Wisconsin: Report\">federal charges related<\/a> to his\u200b involvement in the January 6th Capitol incident. <\/p>\n<h2>DOJ Sought 14 \u2062Years<\/h2>\n<p> Federal prosecutors recommended a 14-year prison sentence for \u200cassaulting, resisting, or impeding officers \u2062with a dangerous weapon, obstruction of an official proceeding, entering restricted grounds with a deadly weapon, and other offenses.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Mr.\u200d Worrell&#8217;s defense attorney, William Shipley, requested a sentence of 60 months probation with 30 months of home detention \u200dto ensure his client&#8217;s ongoing treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Shipley \u200dstated that he has \u2063not spoken to \u2064Mr. \u2062Worrell \u200dsince the September 28th arrest, with their last\u200d conversation occurring on August 9th when Mr. Shipley\u200c filed\u200b a\u2062 sentencing memorandum.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 potential new\u200d charges\u2063 Mr. \u200dWorrell \u2063may face \u200cfor his\u2062 time \u200don the\u200c run will depend on Judge Lamberth&#8217;s sentencing decision for the \u200ctrial \u2063verdicts, according to Mr. Shipley.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Worrell&#8217;s disappearance coincided\u2064 with federal\u200d prosecutors&#8217; announcement of their intention to seek a\u2064 14-year prison term\u200c and a fine of up to $181,000 in the case.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe worst thing Chris was found \u200cguilty of \u2062was a 2-second burst of pepper spray at \u200ca group of officers 20 feet away,\u201d\u200d Mr. Shipley \u2063expressed\u200c to \u200cThe Epoch\u2064 Times in August. \u201cFourteen years? Murders in D.C. \u200bget shorter sentences.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What did FBI agents discover during their search \u2063of Worrell&#8217;s residence, and how does it add \u200cto the \u200cconcerns surrounding his actions?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \/p><\/p>\n<p>Christopher John Worrell, a member of\u2064 the Florida Proud Boys, was \u200bapprehended on September 28th after evading his sentencing\u2063 for assaulting police officers with pepper spray during \u200cthe January 6th \u2063Capitol\u200b attack. Worrell \u2064had\u2063 been \u2062on the run since \u200dAugust 15th when a bench warrant was \u200cissued \u200bby U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth. The arrest warrant was\u200b unsealed on August\u2063 18th.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u2062 Andrea Aprea, a spokeswoman for the FBI&#8217;s Tampa Field Office, FBI agents swiftly surrounded and entered Worrell&#8217;s residence in Naples, Florida. They discovered the 52-year-old unconscious and provided immediate medical attention. Worrell was then transferred to a local hospital where he remains at this time.<\/p>\n<p>During the search of his home, FBI agents found night-vision goggles, $4,000 in cash, and survivalist gear. This discovery further highlights the \u2064concerning nature of Worrell&#8217;s actions and potential intentions.<\/p>\n<p>Upon learning of Worrell&#8217;s return, the FBI promptly informed the Collier County Sheriff\u2019s Office Counterterrorism Intelligence Unit, which led to his arrest. The arrest report states that FBI units gained consent to enter the residence \u2063and found Worrell unconscious on the \u200dkitchen floor. Medical attention was \u200dprovided, and EMS arrived to\u2063 transport him to the hospital for further \u2063treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Worrell&#8217;s arrest brings a sense \u200dof justice for his assault on police officers during \u200dthe Capitol attack. This incident serves as a reminder that those who participate in acts of violence and assault \u200bagainst law\u2063 enforcement\u200c will be pursued and\u2062 held accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>As investigations into the events of January 6th continue, it is\u2064 crucial that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/flash-mob-daytime-burglaries-strike-southern-california-stores\/\" title=\"Southern California stores hit by daytime burglaries in 'flash-mob' style.\">law enforcement agencies work tirelessly<\/a> \u2064to identify\u2064 and apprehend \u200bindividuals involved in criminal acts. The arrest\u2064 of Christopher \u200dWorrell represents a \u200dstep \u2064forward in \u2062the ongoing effort to bring all perpetrators to justice.<\/p>\n<p>The related stories mentioned in \u200dthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-proud-boys-member-christopher-worrell-captured-by-fbi-after-44-days-as-a-fugitive\/\" title=\"FBI apprehends Florida Proud Boys member, Christopher Worrell, after 44-day escape.\">article offer\u200c additional context<\/a> and information regarding Worrell&#8217;s actions and the\u200c legal proceedings surrounding his case. It is \u200dimportant for the\u200b public \u200cto stay informed about these developments as they contribute to our\u2064 understanding of the events of \u200bJanuary \u200c6th and the \u2064individuals involved.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is essential for law enforcement agencies to remain vigilant and \u2063proactive in\u2063 their \u200cefforts to prevent and\u2064 address acts of violence and assault against police officers and other members of\u200d the community. By holding individuals accountable for their actions, we\u200d can work towards a safer \u2063and more just \u200bsociety.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is crucial for community members to report any suspicious activities or information related to potential criminal\u200c acts. Cooperation between the public and law enforcement plays a significant role in maintaining public safety.<\/p>\n<p>The arrest of Christopher John Worrell serves as a reminder that law enforcement\u200b agencies will not tolerate acts\u2063 of violence and \u2064assault against our dedicated police \u2064officers. Through concerted\u2063 efforts, we can uphold\u200d the principles of justice and ensure the safety\u2064 and well-being of our communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Florida Proud Boys member, Christopher John Worrell, 52, evaded sentencing for assaulting police with pepper spray at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 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