US EditionPa. Governor’s Residence Underwent Extensive Security Upgrades Before Last Month’s Arson Attack
- On April 13, 2025, Cody Balmer, 38, set fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's heavily protected Harrisburg residence, forcing evacuation.
- Balmer's act followed security upgrades costing over $600,000 made in the three years before the arson at the governor's mansion.
- Balmer scaled fences, broke windows, and used gasoline-filled bottles to start the fire that caused millions in damage but injured no one.
- Balmer faces charges including attempted homicide and arson, is held without bail at Waymart prison for mental health treatment, delaying his court hearing.
- The ongoing investigation considers motives and security failings, with calls for transparency amid political sensitivity involving Shapiro's potential 2028 presidential run.
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Suspect in arson at Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence to seek delay in next court hearing
The suspect, Cody Balmer, had been scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday for a hearing to determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence against Balmer to take the case to trial.
·Pittsburgh, United States
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Suspect in Pa. governor’s residence arson seeks delay in next court hearing
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man accused of trying to burn down Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro ‘s official residence is seeking to delay his next scheduled court appearance because he is receiving mental health treatment, his lawyer said Friday.
·Harrisburg, United States
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Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor's official residence to seek delay in next court hearing
A man accused of trying to burn down Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence is seeking to delay his next court appearance because he's receiving mental health treatment
·United States
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