Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott, his adult son and two other Pennsylvania men face felony charges stemming from confrontations with police during the siege of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Scott, 75, of Pen Argyl, and three Saylorsburg residents: Jarret Scott, 48; Scott Slater Sr., 56, and his son Scott Alex Slater Jr., 26, were arrested Wednesday by the FBI.
Court records do not list attorneys for any of the men, and prosecutors said Thursday they did not know if any of the men had hired attorneys.
Informants helped identify the men after authorities posted photos and videos of the riot online, including one who recognized Tighe Scott from his racing days.
The four men entered the restricted grounds of the Capitol during the insurrection and physically clashed with police who were trying to hold the line of protesters, according to the statement.
Former NASCAR driver Tighe Scott has been arrested for allegedly assaulting police officers.
The incident took place during the January 6 riot at the US Capitol in Washington DC.
Slater allegedly shouted ‘fuck you son of a bitch’ before throwing a flagpole and a ‘closed area’ sign towards a line of police officers.
A complaint states that the four reportedly “resisted and confronted the police line.” Both Scotts allegedly pushed the officers’ shields, while the younger Scott wielded a golf club.
During this time, Tighe Scott punched police riot shields and attempted to rip one out of an officer’s hands as the two Slaters, both carrying golf clubs, pushed and resisted police shields, authorities said.
When an officer pushed Tighe Scott off of him, Scott stumbled back into his son, who then began yelling profanities at the officers, according to the release. Meanwhile, Scott Slater Jr. threw a flagpole and an “Area Closed” sign at officers, investigators said.
Tighe Scott and Jarret Scott were charged with two felonies (obstructing law enforcement during civil disorder and assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers) and five misdemeanors.
Scott and three others were arrested after they reportedly pushed officers’ shields.
Scott’s son Jarret, Scott Slater Sr., and son Scott Alex Slater Jr., were arrested Wednesday.
Both Scotts allegedly pushed the officers’ shields, while the younger Scott wielded a golf club.
Scott Slater Jr. faces three felony charges: obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder, assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers, and assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers with a deadly or dangerous weapon.
His father faces a felony charge of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder, and both Slaters face several misdemeanor charges.
Tighe Scott competed in dirt racing events before moving to the NASCAR Winston Cup Series in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He did not win any races, but achieved multiple top-10 finishes and raced in the 500s. Daytona miles on several occasions.