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Man charged with arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home struggled with mental health, brother says
A man charged with setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion over the weekend had struggled with mental ...
Fire at Pennsylvania Governor's Residence: Suspect arraigned following 'medical event' in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Police said a man is in custody after Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated from the governor's ...
Closed door helped save Gov. Shapiro and his family in arson attack on their home that caused millions in damage: officials
Cody Balmer, 38, is accused of using homemade Molotov cocktails to set Shapiro’s official residence alight early Sunday in ...
Arson Attack on Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Home Would Have Had 'Different Outcome' If Doors Weren't Closed, Fire Chief Says
The suspected arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home would have had a 'totally different outcome' if certain doors hadn't been closed, a Harrisburg fire chief has said.
Suspect in arson at Pa. Governor’s Residence held without bail, denies mental health issues
Cody Balmer arrives for his arraignment Monday evening, April 14, 2025, at Judge Dale Klein’s office on Bretz Drive, ...
'The Molotov cocktail is no different than a gun,' Fire officials discuss arson investigation at Governor's Residence
The Harrisburg fire chief described on Monday what he and his department were up against early Sunday morning as the Governor ...
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says sensitivity to security is "heightened" after arson in Pennsylvania
The man police said threw Molotov cocktails into the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is now facing attempted murder and ...
Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg ‘deeply disturbed’ by suspected arson, statement says
The organization added that it's in close contact with law enforcement and has "requested additional police patrols of our ...