A Washington state man says he “couldn’t be prouder” of his son who now faces federal charges related to Jan. 6 — and researched how to take a gun and knife on a plane before attending the Capitol riots.
“My son is a good young man with a strong sense of right and wrong. I couldn’t be prouder of him than today,” Larry Stickney told KIRO 7 of his son, Matthew Stickney.
Matthew Stickney, of Mountlake Terrace, was arrested Dec. 20 on four charges — including breaking and remaining in a prohibited building and disorderly conduct at the Capitol building — in connection with his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, RAJA 5 reported.
Federal authorities believe they have identified several surveillance images of Stickney wearing a black jacket and gray hoodie inside the Capitol during a pro-Trump rally, a criminal complaint seen by The Post shows.
The Washington state resident’s GPS and cell phone data also placed him in the vicinity of the Capitol on Jan. 6, the complaint states.
Even so, the elder Stickney maintains his support for his adult son.
A Washington state man was arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6 riots. Getty Images
“I’ll go through hell and back if that’s what it takes to help him and his family through this difficult time,” he insisted.
Larry Stickney is an outspoken conservative and currently works as an aide to Pierce County Councilwoman Amy Cruver’s District 3, the outlet said.
“Are you asking me to comment on the love of a father for his son?” Cruver told KIRO 7 when contacted about Stickney’s comments.
About 1,200 people were arrested in connection with January 6. Getty Images
“Thank you for your interest, but this is not related to my office affairs at the council,” he said.
As part of the feds’ investigation into Matthew Stickney’s activities, a warrant for Google revealed that he made a number of strange searches in the days leading up to the riots, including, “How do I carry my gun on a flight” and queries about carrying gas masks and knives on on the plane, the criminal complaint said.
Online records show that Stickney bought a plane ticket from Seattle to Washington, DC, two days before the riots and a return ticket for the next day.
It is not clear when he can appear in court, KIRO 7 reported.
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