US EditionFlorida synagogue fire under investigation as possible arson, hate crime: Police
The fire destroyed a children's classroom and involved spray-painted symbols, with authorities identifying a person of interest in this hate crime investigation.
- Blake Richard Hoover, 31, was arrested for allegedly setting fire to the Chabad of Charlotte County synagogue in Punta Gorda, with charges of arson and criminal mischief, according to the Punta Gorda Police Department.
- No injuries were reported during the fire, which was confined to one room of the building, police confirmed.
- Punta Gorda Police Chief Pamela Smith condemned the act as 'despicable' and expressed hope for the Jewish community during the High Holy Days.
- The investigation intensified after family members tipped off police about Hoover's potential involvement, leading to the recovery of vital evidence during searches of his belongings.
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Suspect charged with arson after fire at Punta Gorda, Florida, synagogue days before Rosh Hashanah
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fire at a synagogue last week that investigators in southwest Florida are treating as a hate crime.Blake Richard Hoover was arrested Monday and charged with arson and criminal mischief to a church, synagogue, mosque or religious article both felonies according to court records.The arrest was made after Hoover's mother was made aware of the fire and feared her son was responsible, according…
Police arrest suspect in arson, hate crime at Charlotte County synagogue
UPDATE:The Punta Gorda Police Department, with the help of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, have arrested 31-year-old Blake Richard Hoover for the arson and hate crime attack at the Chabad of Charlotte County.Monday morning, police received a tip from a family member that Hoover could possibly be the suspect in the attack.The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office also received a tip from a different family member that same day.A search warrant…
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