FBI arrests Proud Boys member in NYC over Capitol threats

FBI agents arrested a New York City man Tuesday evening, searching his home after the convicted felon allegedly made online threats about traveling to Washington, D.C., to carry out further violence in the days after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building during the official certification of Electoral College votes a week ago.

He is charged with being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition. Florea has described himself as a member of the Proud Boys, New York Daily News reported. Florea is not believed to have been at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 during the violent protests that resulted in the deaths of at least five people, WNBC reported. In the days since the insurrection, Florea allegedly posted messages online threatening to lead an armed caravan to D.C., according to the station. The presidential inauguration is exactly a week away.