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Virginia Man Attempts Bait Shop Arson | Duluth News
A Virginia man, 45, allegedly tried to torch a bait shop after angering the owner over his lenient sentence for child sexual abuse material charges. Armed with gasoline, he stormed the store—only to be stopped and chased out by the owner wielding a baseball bat. The suspect, who reportedly hoped for public understanding and a long prison sentence, faces first-degree arson charges with $100K bail. Authorities are weighing a mental health evaluation, as this isn’t his first brush with mental health concerns. The owner, meanwhile, has a troubling history including convictions for possessing…
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