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Arson Attempt Over Probation Sentence | Duluth News
A Minnesota man, 45, faces arson charges after allegedly trying to torch a bait shop in retaliation for the owner’s probation instead of prison for a child pornography conviction. The suspect reportedly returned to his truck, grabbed gas, and attempted to set the building on fire — but was chased off by the owner with a baseball bat, avoiding injury or damage. The owner, serving 10 years of probation after an eight-year sentence, sparked the incident. The suspect is now in custody, and authorities are investigating his motive — a chilling case of anger spiraling into dangerous action. Listen…
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