Honk News (Indianapolis, IN) – A defendant from the Jan. 6 incident, who was shot and killed by a deputy from Jasper County, had faced arrest multiple times since the 2021 assault on the Capitol and the subsequent pardon from President Donald Trump.
Matthew Huttle, 42, had several unresolved motor vehicle cases at the time of his passing, with each of the five charges originating from Lake Superior Court. A new case was initiated in May 2022, just months prior to his arrest on January 6. Digital court documents reveal he possessed numerous additional records.
The man from Hobart, Indiana, has a long record of driving violations that goes back to at least 2005, including a conviction related to intoxicated driving. Records indicate that the trend persisted into 2019 when he entered a guilty plea for operating a vehicle as a habitual offender.
Huttle faced a minimum of 13 criminal convictions, which include a federal charge related to his participation in the January 6, 2021 incident, as outlined in federal court documents.
In the sentencing documents related to the events of January 6, federal prosecutors highlighted his past criminal history, specifically referencing a 2010 battery case from Lake County. In that instance, he admitted to spanking his son with such force that it resulted in bruising on the child’s backside, as noted in the memorandum. A 2.5-year prison sentence was handed down to him. According to online records from Indiana prisons, his anticipated release date is set for May 12, 2013.
The U.S. Government has stated that following his arrest related to the Capitol riot, Huttle breached his pretrial release conditions by using marijuana, missing drug tests, and relocating to another state without court permission.
Huttle’s next court appearance is scheduled for February 10 regarding his latest case. His lawyer, Nicholas Barnes, expressed that he was “taken aback” by the shooting and is eager to see what the body camera footage reveals about the incident.
A deadly shooting took place around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, shortly after a deputy from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office pulled over Huttle’s vehicle close to the Pulaski County line, as reported by Indiana State Police.
During the arrest attempt of Huttle, a confrontation ensued, resulting in the deputy firing at Huttle, according to Indiana State Police. The reason behind the deputy’s decision to initiate the traffic stop remains undisclosed by officials.
Authorities reported that initial inquiries revealed Huttle was in possession of a firearm during the traffic stop. Due to his felony convictions, he was not allowed to carry.
Huttle faced arrest in November 2022 for offenses connected to the events of January 6, as federal investigators reported that surveillance footage showed him entering the Capitol and exploring various offices, the Crypt, and hallways, according to court documents.
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In November 2023, he received a six-month prison sentence along with a year of supervised release after admitting to entering and staying in a restricted area, classified as a misdemeanor. He received a lesser charge compared to his uncle, Dale Huttle, who accompanied him on that day. Dale Huttle received a sentence of 2.5 years in prison in June 2024, along with an additional two years of supervised release.
Federal prison records indicate that Matthew Huttle is no longer in custody as of July 17, 2024. Following his release, he faced no further charges in Indiana.