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'THIS TYPE OF VIOLENCE IS NOT OKAY:' Shapiro condemns attack on Governor's Residence

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Governor Josh Shapiro condemned political violence in a Sunday afternoon press conference in the wake of an arson attack on the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg.

The fire broke out overnight while Shapiro and his family were home.

Police investigating arson after Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence fire

Georgia trucker convicted of sexual assault in Monroe County

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Georgia man has been convicted of sexual assault after a trial earlier this week in Monroe County.

According to Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso, 32-year-old Javonte Norfleet of Conyers, Georgia, has been found guilty of Indecent Assault and Unlawful Contact with a Minor.

Mancuso states that a mistrial was declared last year based off the result of a hung jury, but a decision by the victim and her family prompted them to go ahead with another trial.

Suspect arrested after arson at Governor's House

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody as Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating what they call "an act of arson" at the home of Governor Josh Shapiro early Sunday morning.

PSP and the Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo have confirmed that they have arrested 38-year-old Cody Balmer from Harrisburg in connection with the arson.

District Attorney Chardo says Balmer will be charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault against an enumerated person, according to officials.

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