Welcome to Arrest Stories. A thirty-three-year-old man faces felony charges after allegedly riding up on a scooter and spitting on two National Guard soldiers outside Union Station in our nation's capital. Here's what may have happened.
On Friday afternoon just after four forty p.m., Scott Pichon approached two National Guardsmen stationed outside Union Station in Washington D.C. while riding a Lime scooter. According to official reports, Pichon made what witnesses described as "a noise like he was coughing up mucus" before allegedly spitting on both soldiers.
The disturbing incident unfolded quickly as Pichon rode directly toward the uniformed servicemen. Officials state he did not stop his scooter as he "spit a mixture of saliva and mucus" that struck one Guardsman in the face and another in the neck. Security cameras at the busy transportation hub captured the entire assault.
During the encounter, Pichon allegedly shouted "I don't want you in my city!" at the soldiers who were performing their official duties. The brazen nature of the attack, combined with the fact that it targeted military personnel, elevated the charges to felony level.
The investigation moved swiftly following the Friday afternoon incident. By Tuesday, Pichon was arrested on a federal warrant and now faces serious felony assault charges. The specific charge stems from forcibly assaulting soldiers while they were carrying out their official responsibilities, which carries enhanced penalties under federal law.
The case highlights ongoing tensions in the District, where National Guard presence has become more common. The soldiers were reportedly part of efforts to "Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful" when they became targets of this unprovoked attack.
Union Station, a major transit hub serving thousands of commuters and visitors daily, provided clear surveillance footage that officials say will be crucial evidence in the prosecution.
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