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Molotov cocktail suspect threatened to cut man's head off, feds say, also linked to 7 arsons
A man accused of carrying out a Molotov cocktail attacks targeting religious institutions and businesses across Queens and Brooklyn is now suspected in seven arsons over the past two weeks, according to federal prosecutors.
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CNN
· Jul 10, 2026
Molotov cocktail thrown at a church in Queens
According to the NYPD, a 36-year-old man went to three locations armed with Molotov cocktails, including a church in Queens. Police say no one was harmed, the church was not significantly damaged and a suspect was arrested. #CNN #news
Off The Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Suspect arrested in NYC after hurling Molotov cocktails at 2 religious buildings
A suspect is in custody after chucking Molotov cocktails at two religious buildings in Queens late Wednesday night, according to police. The 36-year-old man allegedly hurled a firebomb at the front door of the Iglesia Bautista El Mesias church on 75th Street in Ozone Park, which exploded and caused a small fire just before midnight, []...Click to read more
South Africa Today
· Jun 29, 2026
Saselamani Tavern Murder: 32-Year-Old Faces Court After Fatal Limpopo Shooting
LIMPOPO — A 32-year-old man is in police custody facing a murder charge following a Saselamani tavern murder that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old patron. The accused is scheduled to make his first appearance at the Saselamani Periodical Court on Monday, 29 June 2026. The fatal incident took place at roughly 01:30 on []
TwistedSifter
· Jul 11, 2026
The Kitchen Crisis: How a Restaurant Owner’s Shocking Protection of a Toxic Chef Pushed a Waitress to Plan an Ultimate Counter-Strike
This guy should've already been fired for his inappropriate behavior. The post The Kitchen Crisis: How a Restaurant Owner’s Shocking Protection of a Toxic Chef Pushed a Waitress to Plan an Ultimate Counter-Strike appeared first on TwistedSifter.
Fark
· Jul 4, 2026
Man accused of attempted murder shot by police inside hospital. Which is convenient, really [Scary]
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Knewz
· Jun 23, 2026
Man commits murder over suspected affair after warning ‘I’m coming back to shoot you’
A California man is facing murder charges for allegedly carrying out a deadly threat after warning another man he would “come back and shoot him” over suspicions of an affair involving his girlfriend. According to prosecutors, the shooting came just hours after a confrontation in which the accused explicitly threatened violence. The alleged killer, Samuel...
KTLA 5
· Jun 27, 2026
Mistrial declared in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of deliberately sparking a wildfire that eventually became the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history. Jurors said they were deadlocked on all three felony counts, with a final vote of 10 to 2 for acquittal. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mistrial-declared-in-palisades-fire-arson-trial-jury-deadlocked/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 10, 2026
Man Charged After Alleged Molotov Cocktail Attacks Target Queens Churches and Businesses
Prosecutors say the suspect admitted to multiple firebombings and was carrying additional Molotov cocktails when he was arrested.
Proto Thema - English
· Jun 26, 2026
Man in Rhodes set himself on fire and falsely reported a murder attempt in order to implicate his ex-partner
The man appeared before authorities with burns and accused his ex-partner of being the moral instigator of an attack The post Man in Rhodes set himself on fire and falsely reported a murder attempt in order to implicate his ex-partner appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
NYPD arrests man suspected of throwing Molotov cocktails at religious buildings
New York City authorities arrested a suspect accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at two churches in Queens on Wednesday evening. The New York City Police Department apprehended the man after saying he threw a homemade bomb at the Iglesia Bautista “El Mesias” church at 97-44 75th Street and another Molototov cocktail at a second church, []
Breitbart News
· Jul 7, 2026
Police Encounter Suspect Exercising Martial Arts at Gas Station
Police responded to reports of a suspect "practicing martial arts" at a gas station while supposedly holding a weapon in his hand, scaring people nearby. Police tackled the suspect and discovered the "weapon" was actually a device for smoking drugs.
Global News
· Jul 12, 2026
2 dead, 4 injured after ‘exchange of gunfire’ in the middle of Toronto street festival
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Irish News
· Jul 4, 2026
Police hunting man who shouted racist abuse and discharged fire extinguisher at diners in Belfast restaurant
The man reportedly discharged a fire extinguisher in the direction of diners
Nepal News
· Jul 9, 2026
खुकुरी प्रहार गरी खोटाङमा एक व्यक्तिको हत्या
खोटाङ। खोटाङमा बिहीबार दिउँसो एक युवाको हत्या भएको छ। प्रहरीका अनुसार दिप्रु चुइचुम्मा गाउँपालिका १ मोरिया याम्खाका ३५ वर्षीय ध्रुव अधिकारीको हत्या भएको छ। सोही ठाउँका ५३ वर्षीय तिलकबहादुर मग्रातीले खुकुरी प्रहार गरी अधिकारीको हत्या गरेको प्रहरीले जनाएको छ। मग्रातीलाई प्रहरीले पक्राउ गरिसकेको छ। दिउँसो मग्रातीको घरमा दुवैबीच विवाद हुँदा अधिकारीमाथि खुकुरी प्रहार भएको प्रहरीले []
Malay Mail
· Jul 4, 2026
Rembau police launch K9 hunt after reckless wrong‑way driver crashes, flees into palm oil plantation
REMBAU, July 4 — Police are on the hunt for a man who fled after allegedly driving recklessly and against the flow...
Fox News
· Jul 10, 2026
Queens man arrested with Molotov cocktails after alleged arson attacks on Ozone Park and Woodhaven churches
Surveillance video captured a suspect hurling a Molotov cocktail at a Queens church before targeting two more buildings in Ozone Park and Woodhaven.
Jewish News Syndicate
· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jun 27, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
Man in Custody After Barricade Situation on East Caldwell Avenue
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· Jun 23, 2026
DA determines officers’ actions were justified in fatal shooting of man with knife in Springfield
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Tampa Free Press
· Jun 28, 2026
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The Daily Wire
· Jun 26, 2026
Burned By The Jury: $51B Palisades Fire Trial Goes Up In Smoke
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· Jun 26, 2026
Mistrial Declared in Palisades Fire Trial
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