Oakhurst man arrested for alleged involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Ricky Willden, 37, of Oakhurst, was arrested Wednesday.
Thursday, July 1, 2021
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- An Oakhurst man is facing charges for his alleged involvement in the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol.

Ricky Willden, 37, of Oakhurst, was arrested Wednesday. He's accused of assaulting, resisting, or impeding an officer and other charges.
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Willden made his first court appearance on Wednesday afternoon.

Court documents say Willden is a self-proclaimed member of the Proud Boys group, a far-right, white nationalist group.
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He's one of approximately 460 people who have been arrested on charges related to the Capitol breach.

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