Crime & Public Safety

Man Sentenced 25 to 50 Years for Arson Attack at Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion

​Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to attempting to set Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence on fire as his family slept inside.
Man Sentenced 25 to 50 Years for Arson Attack at Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion
Image from video supplied by the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office showing the arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor's mansion. Source: Dauphin County District Attorney's Office
Jacki Thrapp
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The suspect accused of attempting to set Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion on fire while he and his family slept inside has pleaded guilty to all charges at the Dauphin County Courthouse on Tuesday.
​Cody Balmer, 38, pleaded guilty to dozens of charges related to the Apr. 13 attack, including the attempted murder of Shapiro, terrorism, 22 counts of arson, and 21 counts of reckless endangerment, according to the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office.
Jacki Thrapp
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