Record at a Glance
- Category
- Jan 6th
- Age in NPR record
- 31
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Charges
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds; Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds; Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in Capitol Building
- Case status
- Pleaded guilty; Dismissed in part or full; Sentenced
- Presidential action
- Pardon
Case Summary
Derek Dodder was arrested in Las Vegas, Nev., on Oct. 4, 2023. He was seen in the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, with Derek Nelson, according to court records. According to sentencing memos filed in court, Dodder served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Case History
Dodder pleaded Guilty to two charges: Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in Capitol Building. The other charges are dismissed. Sentenced on 7/11/2024 to 14 Days of Incarceration; 12 Months of Probation (with conditions); Restitution of $500; Special Assessment of $20; 60 hours of community service. Dodder received a full pardon on January 20, 2025
Sources
- Primary Documentation
NPR Jan. 6 Defendant DatabaseNPR - Primary Documentation
Underlying court recordCourt record linked by NPR
Case summary, charges, procedural updates and image are drawn from the NPR Jan. 6 archive snapshot dated 2026-09-25 unless otherwise indicated.