Tag: arson
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Eagle Butte Woman Sentenced to 30 Years for Fatal Arson
Jimi Jo Collins, 27, of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, received a 30-year federal prison sentence for setting a house fire that killed two occupants on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation in March 2025.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Jimi Jo CollinsEagle ButteSouth DakotaArsonMurderCheyenne River Sioux Indian ReservationFederal PrisonFBI
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Man Sentenced to Five Years for Arson at San Jose Post Office
Richard Tillman received a five-year federal prison sentence for arson at a San Jose Post Office. He intentionally set the fire to "make a point to the United States government," causing extensive damage and owing over $2.3 million in restitution.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Richard TillmanSan JoseArsonPost OfficeFederal PrisonRestitutionCrime & JusticeFBI
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Media Monitor: Mistrial Declared in Palisades Wildfire Arson Trial
USA TODAY is reporting a mistrial has been declared in the Palisades wildfire arson trial. Jonathan Rinderknecht faces charges including destruction of property by fire and setting a timber fire.
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Navajo Man Charged with Arson in Federal Court
Rashaan McMillan, a 31-year-old Navajo Nation member, faces federal arson charges for allegedly burning down a dwelling on May 13, 2026. He remains in custody, potentially facing life in prison if convicted.
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Former Turkey Leg Hut Owner Pleads Guilty in Arson Scheme
Lyndell Leroy Price, former co-owner of Houston's Turkey Leg Hut, admitted guilt in an arson-for-hire plot targeting Bar 5015. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison for directing the 2020 fire.
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Jury Convicts Felon in Explosive Arson and Fentanyl Scheme
A federal jury convicted Willie James Skipper Jr. for igniting a vehicle packed with fentanyl, crack cocaine, and a firearm near officers in Palm Beach County, facing a minimum of 10 years.
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Manderson Man Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Arson and Murder
Reno Rondeau, 52, of Manderson, South Dakota, was sentenced to life in federal prison for first-degree murder and arson. The crime resulted in the death of Tanya White Butterfly and injuries to John Rondeau, Sr., following a house fire in…
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Avondale Man Indicted for Attempted Arson at Arizona ICE Property
An Avondale man faces federal charges for allegedly attempting to set fire to an ICE property in Surprise, Arizona, in February 2026. Gabriel Mendoza-Acoltzi, 19, was indicted after video evidence reportedly showed him using a propane tank and torch.
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New Braunfels Woman Indicted for Attempted Arson at Republican Headquarters
A New Braunfels woman faces federal charges for allegedly attempting to set fire to the Comal County Republican Headquarters. The indictment details her alleged actions, the discovery of incendiary materials, and a note expressing antipathy.
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Chicago Firefighter Dies Battling Apartment Blaze; Arson Charges Filed
Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael E. Altman died after falling into a basement during an apartment fire. The 32-year-old, a fourth-generation firefighter, suffered severe burns. One person faces murder and arson charges in connection with the incident.
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DHS Arrests Illegal Alien Charged with Arson in New York
DHS announced the arrest of Elder Lopez-Avalos, an illegal alien from Guatemala, in New York, on arson charges for setting fire to 10 cars. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings, as DHS criticizes New York's non-cooperation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentImmigrationLegalSocial Issues Elder Lopez-AvalosArsonNew YorkDHSICEGuatemalaU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: Oklahoma to Execute Raymond Eugene Johnson for 2007 Murders
USA Today is reporting that Raymond Eugene Johnson is scheduled for execution in Oklahoma for the 2007 murders of Brooke Whitaker and her infant daughter, Kya, involving arson.
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