Greg Rubenacker Arrested In Capitol Riot; Authorities Say He Posted Videos Of Himself Smoking Marijuana During Siege

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- A Long Island man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Greg Rubenacker of Farmingdale was arrested Tuesday morning by the FBI.

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Authorities say Rubenacker posted videos on Snapchat of himself inside the building during the Capitol riot.

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During one of the videos, authorities allege Rubenacker can be heard saying "Holy s---! This is history! We took the Capitol!"

Authorities say Rubenacker also recorded himself smoking a marijuana cigarette. He then allegedly looked into the camera and said, "Smoke out the Capitol, baby."

A crowd with the Washington Monument in the background can also be seen in one of the videos, and later Rubenacker is seen inside what appears to be the Capitol rotunda.

Sources say Rubenacker is a DJ. He appeared in court via teleconference Tuesday afternoon.

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