The story starts with the arrest of a man who had been hiding from the law in Texas for over two weeks. The man's name is Andrew Taake. He was not your average fugitive from justice; he was part of the group of more than 1, 500 people who were pardoned by President Donald Trump for participating in the January 6th Capitol riot. It turns out that Taake had been facing a serious child sex crime charge before his involvement in the riot.

The charge against him is "online solicitation of a minor, " which means Taake was allegedly trying to engage in sexual contact with someone under the age of 17. At the time of the riot, this charge was already pending against him. He had been out on bond for this crime when he participated in the January 6th riot, where he pepper-sprayed officers and struck them with a metal "whip-like" device. He was sentenced to six years in prison for these actions.

After his release from prison, he was on the run from police.

He had been hiding in Leon County, about 120 miles from downtown Houston. It was a surveillance team that spotted him and confirmed his location. As the law enforcement teams closed in on him,  he was taken into custody.  The bond Taake had for his online solicitation of a minor charge was revoked. So he was transferred to the Harris County Jail, where he awaits his next court appearance. He no longer has the freedom to enjoy his executive pardon from President Donald Trump.

The arrest was a result of a coordinated effort between different agencies. The Harris County District Attorney's Office, the Leon County Sheriff's Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety all played a role in bringing Taake back into custody.

This arrest raises questions about the consequences of pardoning individuals involved in serious crimes. While President Trump pardoned him for his involvement in the January 6th riot, Taake was still facing a serious charge of a child sex crime. It is a reminder that pardons do not erase the past or the consequences of one's actions. The law enforcement agencies worked together to ensure that Taake has to face the consequences of his past actions. It is also a reminder that pardoning individuals involved in serious crimes can have unintended consequences. It might be right to pardon someone for one crime, but it does not mean that they are free from the consequences of other crimes.

From Capitol Chaos to Child Predator Arrest

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