Neighbors of Mathews man arrested for U.S. Capitol breach condemn actions, remain supportive
Douglas Sweet is one of three people in Hampton Roads facing federal charges following the attack on the U.S. Capitol building last week. Author: Eugene Daniel (WVEC) Updated: 12:23 AM EST January 14, 2021
MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. Doug Sweet of Mathews County now faces a legal battle in connection to the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6. However, he will not be without support from his neighbors.
Robert and Tina Minor are long-time neighbors of Sweet.
“Any time you need something from Doug, he is there to help you,” said Robert Minor. “He’d give you the shirt off his back.”
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Doug Sweet says he answered the president’s call to show up in Washington. He joined rioters who breached the Capitol, where he was eventually arrested.