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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Jon Seidel

Retired Chicago firefighter charged in ‘Tunnel’ siege during Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot

The FBI alleges this picture depicts Joseph Pavlik of Chicago outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (U.S. District Court records)

A retired Chicago firefighter with apparent ties to militia groups faces federal criminal charges for allegedly participating in an hours-long siege amid the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Joseph Pavlik, 65, is charged with obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder, entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, and disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds.

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