Posts Tagged ‘fire & arson’
Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To San Jose Post Office Pleads Guilty To Arson
Richard Tillman, 44, pleaded guilty in federal court today to setting fire to the Almaden Valley U.S. Post Office located on Crown Boulevard in San Jose in the early hours of July 20, 2025. Tillman, who is originally from San Jose, was initially charged by a criminal complaint in July 2025, and indicted by a…
Read MoreSuspect in Jackson synagogue arson indicted on additional federal charges
The man accused of the arson attack at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson has been indicted on additional federal charges. According to court documents, Stephen Pittman was indicted for arson, damage to religious property and use of fire to commit any felony. Pittman is also facing a state charge for first-degree arson of a place…
Read MoreMetro teen linked to extremist network suspected in SE OKC church fire, multiple vandalism cases
Oklahoma City police are investigating a member of a violent extremist group they said is behind a string of arson fires and vandalism in the metro. A church fire on the southeast side of the city led investigators to identifying the 17-year-old suspect. Police said the teenager is affiliated with a global Nihilistic Violent Extremists…
Read More$5K reward offered for suspect in arson at Pa. State Police barracks
The ATF is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of an arson suspect. Lamont Sparrow is wanted in connection with the April 29, 2024, fire at the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Philadelphia. Investigators say Sparrow, along with others, cut a fence and set a pickup truck on fire at the…
Read MoreMan charged with attempted arson after setting bag on fire inside Miami Beach PD station: Cops
A man accused of walking into the Miami Beach Police station and setting a bag on fire was arrested on Monday. Justo Monteagudo, 68, was charged with attempted second-degree arson. According to Miami Beach Police, Monteagudo walked into the station and had a white Burger King bag in his hand. An arrest report said he…
Read MoreTeen facing charges for setting more than a dozen wildfires in Carbon County
A teenager in Carbon County is facing serious charges after authorities say he set more than a dozen wildfires. “Investigators were able to identify a 17-year-old male who was present at or near each fire scene,” said Carbon County District Attorney Michael Greek. The boy is accused of setting across hundreds of acres in the…
Read MorePolice make fifth arrest over arson attacks on properties linked to PM
A fifth man has been arrested in connection with arson attacks on north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The Metropolitan Police said a 19-year-old was arrested on Wednesday in Harlow, Essex on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson. He was subsequently released under investigation, pending further enquiries. Three men, already charged…
Read MoreSJFD investigating arson spree of 24 car fires in 6 weeks, 11 happening overnight Tuesday
The San Jose Fire Department is investigating a string of car fires, as 11 additional vehicles were damaged overnight Tuesday. SJFD arson investigators say that brings the total to 24 car fires they are looking into that stretch from December 18 to January 27. Juan Murrieta and his family woke up to the sound of…
Read MoreWoman arrested in connection with investigation into arson at Comal County Republican Headquarters
A woman has been arrested in connection with an investigation into arson at the Comal County Republican Headquarters, according to the City of New Braunfels. Grace Carol Brown, 21, was taken into custody on Thursday for burglary of a building and arson, a news release said. She was later booked into the Comal County jail…
Read MoreQueensland PhD candidate accused of plotting to firebomb Australia Day event wanted AI-driven society, court hears
A Queensland PhD candidate has been accused of planning to throw a molotov cocktail at an Australia Day crowd, as part of an alleged terrorist plot to overthrow the government and replace it with a “cybernetics” alternative, a court has heard. Sepehr Saryazdi, 24, allegedly planned an attack for Monday’s celebrations to promote a new…
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