The man arrested on suspicion of setting fire to Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence appears to have posted several social media posts criticizing former president Joe Biden.
Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, will face charges of attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault, authorities said.
A Facebook page that appears to belong to Balmer does not have any recent posts, but featured several critical of Biden during his presidency.
Facebook photos appearing to show Cody Balmer, who has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence. Facebook photos appearing to show Cody Balmer, who has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence. Facebook
In September 2021, Balmer appears to have posted a meme about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. It shows Biden in a car with text reading: “Get in, loser. We’re leaving Afghanistan.” A second picture of Biden is captioned: “Drives off without you.”
In a March 2021 post, Balmer also appears to have written: “Five dollars was gas money when Trump was president.”
Police investigate Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence after it was set on fire on Sunday. Police investigate Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence after it was set on fire on Sunday. Sean Simmers /The Patriot-News/AP
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