
A man has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s residence. Here’s what we know
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Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a Harrisburg man they say broke into Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence early Sunday and lit a fire while Shapiro and his family were sleeping.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a Harrisburg man they say broke into Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence early Sunday and lit a fire while Shapiro and his family were sleeping. Shapiro, his wife Lori, their four children, two dogs and another family were forced to evacuate from the home, which was significantly damaged by the fire. There were no injuries. Cody Balmer, 38, was arrested in connection with the alleged arson, which occurred hours after Shapiro and his family hosted a Passover dinner. Prosecutors said they plan to charge Balmer with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault against an enumerated person. Shapiro, 51, was elected Pennsylvania governor in 2022 after spending six years as state attorney general. A prominent Democrat, he was one of several candidates named as a possible running mate for former Vice President Kamala Harris during her 2024 presidential bid – and he’s been floated as a possible presidential candidate for the 2028 election.

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