Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence being treated at hospital, police say

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man who allegedly scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion was in police custody at a hospital after an unrelated medical event, state police said Monday. Cody Balmer, 38, told police he had planned to beat Gov.

Josh Shapiro with a small sledgehammer if he encountered him after breaking into the building, according to court documents. He was being treated at the hospital, which police said was “not connected to this incident or his arrest.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.



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