Who is Jay Johnston, arrested in Capitol Hill riots case?

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Veteran actor Jay Johnston has been arrested for his role in the Capitol Hill riots on January 6, 2021, after Donald Trumps defeat in the US Presidential election..

This question is being asked after the man was arrested on Wednesday in Los Angeles for storming Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021...

And the same man was also on Capitol Hill in Washington where a huge crowd forcefully entered the seat of US democracy and center of political and administrative control, protesting the defeat of Donald Trump in the presidential election...

This Hollywood actor has been charged with a felony, entering a restricted place, disruptive conduct in a restricted building, civil disorder, and impending passage through Capitol Hill...

The document also claims that Johnston assisted at least three rioters by pouring water on their faces, besides stealing a Capitol Police shield and fighting a pitched battle with the policemen...