Arrest Made in Arson Incident Near Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Office: Suspect in Custody

Arrest Made in Arson Incident Outside Senator Sanders’ Office in Burlington

Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Fire Outside Senator Bernie Sanders’ Office in Burlington, Vermont

After setting a fire outside of Senator Bernie Sanders’ Burlington, Vermont, office, a guy by the name of Shant Soghomonian was taken into custody. Soghomonian is accused of causing the building’s damage with fire after this incident on Sunday. His actions were captured on security cameras pouring something close to the office door, lighting it with a lighter, and starting a large fire that damaged the door and made it difficult for occupants to escape. Fortunately, no one was harmed, and Senator Sanders wasn’t present when it occurred.

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Arrest Made in Arson Incident Near Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Office: Suspect in Custody. (PHOTO: DAILYMAIL)

Arson Incident at Bernie Sanders’ Office Sparks Concerns Over Political Violence

The incident was investigated by the police and other law enforcement agencies. For his actions, Soghomonian, a former resident of California, faces a maximum 20-year prison sentence and a $250,000 fine. Burlington’s mayor expressed gratitude to everyone who assisted in apprehending the suspect and promised to maintain communication with Sanders’ office. Sanders’ staff remained silent about the event for some time despite it having occurred. This episode raises concerns about political violence, which has been on the rise recently. Although there aren’t many instances of people physically harming politicians, experts say it’s still a serious issue since it can undermine democracy. The investigation into what happened at Sanders’ office shows how important it is for different police groups to work together to keep public officials and their staff safe.

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