A Colorado Springs man was sentenced to 33 months in prison last week after being found guilty of several charges relating from his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, according to a press release sent by the Justice Department.

Jacob Travis Clark, 34, was found guilty of obstruction of an official proceeding, a felony offense, and several misdemeanor charges including entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a restricted building, and demonstrating or picketing in a capitol. 

The press release from the Justice Department states that Clark entered the U.S. Capitol and that there was evidence of “his threatening behavior towards officers while inside the building.”

The press release states that Clark texted that he was expecting a “revolt” at the Capitol that day and that he was going to “be a part of history.” 

“They are going into D.C. and bringing guns. Which isn’t allowed in D.C. They aren’t going to let Biden win,” a text Clark sent to a friend read, according to the press release. 

The press release goes on to allege that Clark was one of the first individuals to enter the Capitol that day, that he was seen on video carrying a 2-by-4 plank and that he was a part of a mob that threatened several police officers. 

For being found guilty on all charges, Clark was sentenced to 33 months in prison with 12 months of supervised release. 

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Clark is the second Colorado Springs man this month to appear in federal court over allegations of taking part in the riot. On Oct. 24, Jonathan Grace, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers. 

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Three others from the Pikes Peak region also have been implicated in the Capitol riot over the past two years. 

In September, a federal judge found former Colorado Springs pastor Tyler Ethridge guilty on six charges stemming from his role in storming the Capitol. He is scheduled to be sentenced in January and faces prison time. 

In June, Robert Gieswein of Woodland Park was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty on two counts of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers. 

In September 2022, El Paso County resident Thomas Hammer was sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to one charge of  interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder. 

Jacob Travis Clark- Jan. 6 case – Statement of Facts.pdf

The release states more than 1,100 people have been charged for “crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol.”

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