Posts Tagged ‘fire & arson’
Anderson man found guilty of impersonating Homeland Security officer and possessing Molotov cocktails
A federal jury has found Joshua W. Stearman, 42, of Anderson, guilty of unlawfully possessing incendiary bombs, commonly referred to as Molotov cocktails, and falsely impersonating an officer or employee of the United States. According to court documents and evidence introduced at trial, on December 12, 2023, at approximately 1:47 a.m., a police officer in…
Read MoreJudge denies bail for man accused of setting fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence
A man who allegedly scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion was denied bail Monday as he faced charges including attempted homicide, terrorism and arson. Cody Balmer spoke with a public defender at times as he appeared in court late Monday…
Read MoreAlbuquerque Man Charged in Connection with Arson Attacks on Tesla Dealership and Republican Party of New Mexico Office
Federal charges have been filed against Jamison Wagner, 40, an Albuquerque resident, in connection with recent arson attacks targeting the Tesla Albuquerque Showroom and the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) headquarters. Investigators linked Wagner to both incidents through surveillance footage and scene evidence. “Let this be the final lesson to those taking part in…
Read MoreSeveral prisons in France attacked with guns fired and vehicles burned
Vehicles were set on fire in several prison car parks and a prison in the southern city of Toulon was fired at with an automatic weapon. Attacks have been carried out on several prisons in France, which involved weapons being fired and vehicles set on fire, the country’s justice minister said on Tuesday. On Monday…
Read MoreSuspect in custody after overnight arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence
A man is in custody in relation to the fire set at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence in Harrisburg early Sunday, officials said. Cody Balmer, 38, was taken into custody and will be charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault against an enumerated person, Dauphin County Pennsylvania District Attorney Fran Chardo…
Read MoreShasta County man sentenced to 35 years to life for Molotov cocktail attack
Blue Firecloud Abreu was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison on Friday afternoon in a Shasta County courtroom. The Shasta County District Attorney said Abreu was found guilty of three felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a flammable device, and attempted arson of property. The district attorney said these…
Read MoreDriver of car in Amsterdam explosion may have been attempting suicide, police say
Dutch police said they believed the driver of a car that caught fire on Thursday following an explosion in central Amsterdam may have been attempting to commit suicide. Police arrested the man, a 50-year old Dutchman, on suspicion of arson. Nobody was hurt in the incident except the suspect. “Police detectives are keeping all scenarios…
Read MoreNew Mexico Republican Party headquarters targeted in suspected arson attack, officials say
The New Mexico Republican Party headquarters was targeted in a suspected arson attack on Sunday, according to party officials. At approximately 5:56 a.m. on Sunday, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to the headquarters for a reported structure fire, officials said. The flames were brought under control within five minutes of their arrival and there were…
Read MoreMan arrested in Las Vegas Tesla arson facing federal charges
A man arrested for allegedly setting Tesla vehicles on fire in Las Vegas earlier this month is now facing federal charges in the alleged Molotov cocktail attack. The U.S. Justice Department said 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim made an initial appearance Thursday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas, where he is facing one count of…
Read MoreIndy Sikh temple shooting suspect arrested in Ohio for arson insurance scheme
The suspect in last month’s Sikh temple shooting has been arrested in Ohio, now also charged with arson after police say he tried to burn down his Indianapolis home to collect over $400,000 in insurance money. Gurpreet Singh, a 22-year-old Indianapolis resident, was recently arrested in Ohio after being charged in Marion County court with…
Read More