Man pardoned for Jan. 6 riot now jailed on deadly conduct and harassment charge

East Texas man pardoned by Trump arrested for firearm threat

Ryan Nichols was arrested for displaying a firearm in a threatening manner outside of an East Texas church, causing the victim to be in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.

Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump arrested after alleged gun threat during dispute at Texas church

HARLETON, Texas (KETK) — Ryan Nichols, who was pardoned by Donald Trump for his actions during the Jan. 6 riot, was arrested Sunday, after authorities said he displayed a firearm in a threatening manner during a dispute outside a church in Harleton. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to 225 Heskell Oney [...]

Pardoned Jan. 6 protester Ryan Nichols accused of reaching for gun during church dispute

Pardoned Jan. 6 protester Ryan Nichols was arrested after allegedly displaying a firearm during a dispute in a church parking lot, according to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

Man pardoned for Jan. 6 riot now jailed on deadly conduct and harassment charge

Ryan Taylor Nichols, once pardoned for his Jan. 6 riot conviction, is jailed again on charges of deadly conduct and harassment, according to Texas jail records.

Ryan Nichols facing charges after being booked into the Harrison County Jail

On May 10, 2026 the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office responded to 225 Heskell Oney Road in Harleton, Texas in regard to a person reaching for a firearm during a dispute outside of the church. Deputies responded and spoke with the…