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Suspect accused of arson at Pennsylvania governor's residence in police custody
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The Pennsylvania state police said a man is in custody and suspected of setting fire early Sunday morning to the official residence of Gov. Josh Shapiro while he and his family slept. Law enforcement plans to charge the suspect with attempted murder and terrorism.
The suspect was identified by state police Col. Christopher Paris as 38-year-old Cody Balmer, of Harrisburg.
Officials said Balmer crept onto the grounds of the governor's residence while evading state troopers searching for the source of a breach. He broke in to the residence and started a fire with a "home made incendiary device," Lt. Col. George Bivens said.
Balmer is not yet formally charged, but District Attorney Francis Chardo said counts are pending of attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault are pending.
MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/state/gov-josh-shapiro-arson-state-police-investigation-residence-harrisburg/523-df4bd669-5f78-4824-a6a0-799012466004