Toms River Man Facing Charges For Alleged Role In Capitol Riot

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A Toms River man is facing charges for his alleged involvement in last year's Capitol riot.  News Twelve reports 59-year-old Salvatore Vassallo stands accused of illegally entering the building, bypassing a railing, and joining in a mob against police officers, pushing one with force.  He faces two felony charges, five misdemeanors, and future proceedings in Washington, D.C.  An anonymous tip allegedly ID’d Vassallo in a picture taken that day at the Capitol building.

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