A Colorado Springs man who pleaded guilty to participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and to personally coming into physical confrontation with Capitol Police was sentenced to prison Tuesday. 

Jonathan David Grace, 49, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $5,000 in fines and $2,000 in restitution by U.S. District Court Judge Reggie B. Walton. In October, Grace pleaded guilty to a felony charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers. 

According to court documents regarding the plea agreement, Grace could have been given up to 30 months in prison and fined up to $95,000 by the judge. 

The FBI arrested Grace on March 30, 2023, in Colorado.

Colorado Springs man sentenced to 33 months in prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Previous reporting from The Gazette details that Grace joined a mob of rioters who were pushing back against a line of officers in the Lower West Terrace and tunnel areas of the Capitol, according to the release. At the end of the tunnel were two sets of doors that opened directly into the Capitol.

“Grace made his way deep into the mob of rioters inside the tunnel, put his head down, and began using his body weight to push in unison with the rioters against police officers,” reads a statement from the investigating special agent whose name was redacted. “As Grace and the rioters thrusted their collective body weight into the officers, one officer could be heard screaming in agonizing pain as he was smashed between a shield and a metal door frame.”

After officers temporarily cleared people from the tunnel, authorities say Grace watched as rioters dragged an officer from the tunnel and “brutally attacked him.” He then rejoined the rioters at the front of the tunnel as they once again pushed against police inside the tunnel.

Grace retreated once an officer sprayed chemical irritants.

This case was investigated by the FBI’s Denver and Washington field offices, which identified Grace as #233 in its investigation to identify people seen in photos and video as taking part in the riot. 

According to law enforcement sources, at least 19 Coloradans have been charged with crimes stemming from the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. Department of Justice states that more than 1,265 individuals have been charged across the country for crimes related to the riot. 

The FBI requests anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.