Arson

Police are investigating three suspected arson cases after several cabins burned in Garpenberg over the past two weeks. They do not rule out a connection between the fires. An information meeting for residents is being held on Wednesday evening.

May 03, 2026 Reported by AI

Hawa Hassan, a 30-year-old woman from Columbus, Ohio, faces felony arson charges after allegedly setting fire to her apartment while threatening to kill her four children. The children escaped unharmed and are now in custody of Franklin County Children's Services. Police say Hassan admitted to starting the fire.

Jonah Michael Poole, a 19-year-old from Maryland, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of his former boss Edward Koza. Poole and his girlfriend Kylee Alyssa Dakes allegedly bound Koza and set his car on fire with him inside at his workplace. The incident occurred at Tropic Bay Water Gardens in Davidsonville.

March 15, 2026 Reported by AI

Travis Juhr, a 41-year-old military veteran from Oregon, was arrested on charges of second-degree arson and related crimes moments after pleading not guilty to threatening President Donald Trump. The new arrest followed a court appearance in Portland linked to social media threats made last year. Federal authorities had previously seized weapons from his home.

Vernon Fire Rescue Services extinguished a kitchen fire at Silver Star Brewing Company early on February 24. The incident, which caused no injuries, has been handed over to the RCMP for investigation as a suspected arson. Authorities are seeking public assistance with information.

January 16, 2026 Reported by AI

A 35-year-old man from Mesa, Arizona, has been sentenced to five years in prison for setting fire to a Tesla Cybertruck and damaging a dealership in April 2025. Ian William Moses pleaded guilty to the charges amid a wave of attacks on Tesla properties. The incident highlights rising tensions around politically motivated vandalism.