Missouri Man Faces Federal Charges Tied To Capitol Breach

A St. Louis-area man is now the third Missourian facing federal charges in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Paul S. Westover of Lake St. Louis made his initial court appearance Thursday on a felony count of impeding law enforcement officers.

He's also charged with three misdemeanors accusing him of entering a restricted building, disorderly conduct impeding government business, and disruptive conduct in the Capitol.

A spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office in St. Louis says the case against Westover is sealed and he could not provide any details about the allegations.

In the photo: A smiling Paul Westover is seen in a screenshot of a video shot Jan. 6 during a riot inside the US Capitol. The St. Charles businessman was wearing a St. Louis blues hat, and is seen next to Emily Hernandez. He faces four federal charges.