MAHANOY CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested after police say an explosive device was discovered inside a church rectory.
According to the Mahanoy City Police Department, officers arrested 32-year-old Kyle Kuczynski, who was wanted on a bench warrant.
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Police say Kuczynski was wanted in connection with an incident at St. Teresa of Calcutta Rectory on May 6, where an explosive device was ignited inside the chapel.
The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown, stated the following on the crime;
"I thank God that no one was injured in the incident and that the suspect has been taken into custody. I am heartbreaking that such a heinous, hateful, and evil act occurred at St. Teresa of Calcutta."
Kuczynski will be facing arson and other related charges due to this incident.
