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Man arrested in suspected arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro's residence

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14.04.2025

A 38-year-old man is in custody over suspected arson at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence, with authorities investigating crimes including terrorism and attempted homicide, officials said Sunday.

Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris said Sunday during a press conference that 38-year-old Cody Balmer had been arrested over the fire, which Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said woke up his family at 2 a.m. Sunday morning.

The fire did significant damage to a portion of the house.

Dauphin County District Attorney Francis Chardo also said during the press conference that charges against Balmer “will include attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault against an enumerated........

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