Derrick Evans (politician)

Derrick Evans
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 19th district
In office
December 1, 2020 – January 9, 2021
Preceded byRobert Thompson
Kenneth Hicks
Succeeded byJoshua Booth
Personal details
Born
Jonathan Derrick Evans

(1985-04-02) April 2, 1985 (age 39)
Prichard, West Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (before 2016)
Libertarian (2016–2020)
Republican (2020–present)
SpouseMelissa Evans
Children4
EducationMarshall University
West Liberty University (BA)

Jonathan Derrick Evans (born April 2, 1985[1]) is an American politician and convicted felon. He served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates for the 19th district from December 1, 2020, to January 9, 2021.

Evans participated in the January 6 attack against the U.S. Capitol. He was arrested two days after the attack, and resigned from the House of Delegates the next day. In 2022, he pleaded guilty to felony civil disorder and was sentenced to 90 days in prison.

  1. ^ Hessler, Courtney (January 8, 2021). "US District court for the District of Columbia federal complaint". The Herald-Dispatch. Archived from the original on January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2021.