Richard Jacob Jessop AKA “Oscar ID” of Idaho Falls, ID

Richard Jessop of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was arrested on June 11th, 2022, with 30 other members of Patriot Front in Couer d’Alene, Idaho, as they were on their way to intimidate a local Pride event. He was recognized as “Oscar ID” on the Patriot Front member’s gallery. Patriot Front members choose pseudonyms when they join the fascist group and in January 2022, Patriot Front’s private chat server was leaked by Unicorn Riot. Here are Richard Jessop’s messages that he wrote as “Oscar ID.”

 

Dillon Thomas Oakes AKA “John CO” of Highlands Ranch, CO

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We have identified Dillon Thomas Oakes (25) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado as a member of the neo-Nazi organization Patriot Front. He uses the alias “John – CO” within the racist organization. Dillon Oakes has hosted at least one Patriot Front gathering at this parents’ home and has engaged in regular Patriot Front organizing, including vandalizing a mural in Denver, CO with racist graffiti.

Dillon Oakes (center) and two other Patriot Front members vandalizing a mural at Crema Coffee House in Denver, Colorado.

According to Dillon’s leaked chat messages, he was radicalized by the right-wing  message board 4Chan, particularly its /pol/ board, which is also responsible for creating the QAnon conspiracy theory and numerous mass shooters. Dillon indicates that he is the author of a thread posted to /pol/ where he describes getting in trouble with his family for singing the “Ni***er Song,” and posts a recording of the song.

Oakes posted on Patriot Front’s internal chat as “John CO.” He indicates he frequented the /pol/ message board on 4Chan and wrote songs.
A thread posted by Dillon Oakes about his family’s reaction to a racist song he was caught singing

Spencer Thomas Simpson AKA “David WA” of Ellensburg, WA

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Spencer Thomas Simpson is a member of the neo-Nazi, neo-fascist, white-supremacist group Patriot Front (PF). He operates under the name “David WA” and lives in Ellensburg, WA.

Simpson is highly active and has attended several Patriot Front banner drops, stencilings, hikes, and more. He helped deface the “Respect and Love Olympia” mural in October 2021, and was also present at the recent December 4th fascist march in Washington, DC. Spencer was arrested on June 11th, 2022, during an attempted Patriot Front flash mob intending to intimidate and disrupt a Pride event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

On Saturday, October 16th, members of Patriot Front vandalized a “Respect & Love Olympia” mural, covering it with white paint before stenciling over it with their nationalist slogan and links to their Nazi website. This effort involved weeks of planning with members from across the entire Pacific Northwest contingent of Patriot Front, as well as with knowledge and assistance from Thomas Rousseau. Spencer Simpson was present and involved in this action..

Thomas Ryan Rousseau of Haslet, TX

Thomas Ryan Rousseau, 25, of Haslet TX is the leader of the white supremacist organization Patriot Front.

Thomas was arrested alongside 30 other members of Patriot Front while attempting to disrupt a Pride event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Whitson was previously arrested in 2020 for putting up Patriot Front stickers in Weatherford, TX with Cameron Pruitt and Graham Whitson.

According to the Kootenai Co Sheriff’s Office, Thomas’ address at time of booking was: 1113 CREST MEADOW DRIVE, HASLET, TX 76052.

Graham Jones Whitson AKA “Mason TX” of Haslet, TX

Graham Jones Whitson, 31, of Haslet TX was arrested alongside 30 other members of Patriot Front while attempting to disrupt a Pride event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Whitson was previously arrested in 2020 for putting up Patriot Front stickers in Weatherford, TX with Cameron Pruitt and Thomas Rousseau.

According to the Kootenai Co Sheriff’s Office, Graham’s address at time of booking was: 1113 CREST MEADOW DRIVE, HASLET, TX 76052.

Graham’s leaked Patriot Front messages can be found here

Nathaniel Taylor Whitfield AKA “Joshua UT” of Elkfield, UT

Nathaniel Taylor Whitfield, 24, of Elkfield UT was arrested alongside 30 other members of Patriot Front while attempting to disrupt a Pride event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Nathaniel serves in Patriot Front leadership as Network 5 Scribe.

According to the Kootenai Co Sheriff’s Office, Nathaniel’s address at time of booking was: 273 W MOONLIGHT DR., ELK RIDGE, UT 84651.

Nathaniel’s leaked Patriot Front messages can be found here.

Robert Alden Benjamin Whitted of Conroe, TX

Robert Alden Benjamin Whitted, 22, of Conroe, TX was arrested alongside 30 other members of Patriot Front while attempting to disrupt a Pride event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. James was convicted by a jury for his participation in this action alongside four other Patriot Front members: Devin W. Center, Forrest C. Rankin, James J. Johnson, and Derek J. Smith.

According to the Kootenai Co Sheriff’s Office, Robert’s address at time of booking was: 1600 RIVER POINT DR #1433, CONROE, TX 77304.

Derek Joseph Smith of Sioux Falls, SD

Derek Joseph Smith, 24, of Sioux Falls, SD was arrested alongside 30 other members of Patriot Front while attempting to disrupt a Pride event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. James was convicted by a jury for his participation in this action alongside four other Patriot Front members: Devin W. Center, Forrest C. Rankin, James J. Johnson, and Robert B. Whitted

According to the Kootenai Co Sheriff’s Office, Derek’s address at time of booking was: 325 E 12TH ST #117, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104.