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Molotov cocktail suspect threatened to cut man's head off, feds say, also linked to 7 arsons

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July 10, 2026

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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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· Jul 4, 2026

Man accused of attempted murder shot by police inside hospital. Which is convenient, really [Scary]

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Knewz

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· Jul 12, 2026

2 dead, 4 injured after ‘exchange of gunfire’ in the middle of Toronto street festival

Police warned shortly before 8:30 p.m. of an active shooter on St. Clair Avenue West near Arlington Avenue, the annual location of the Salsa on St Clair festival.

Irish News

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· Jun 29, 2026

Israeli attorney recounts online harassment after surviving Bondi Beach massacre

Hours after the shooting, Arsen Ostrovsky’s blood-soaked image spread “like wildfire,” accompanied by fake manipulations and abusive comments.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Pemandu disyaki mabuk rempuh MPV polis direman empat hari

MELAKA: Seorang lelaki disyaki memandu di bawah pengaruh alkohol sehingga merempuh sebuah kereta peronda polis (MPV) di Lebuh Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin (AMJ), awal pagi semalam, direman empat hari bermula hari ini bagi membantu siasatan. Perintah reman sehingga 13 Julai itu dikeluarkan Majistret N. Sivashangari selepas permohonan dikemukakan pegawai penyiasat Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) mengikut Seksyen ... Read more The post Pemandu disyaki mabuk rempuh MPV polis direman empat hari appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Inc.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

Taylor Swift’s Rumored Wedding Planner Breaks a Major Industry Rule—and It’s Likely Why She Hired Him

The man allegedly behind the most anticipated wedding of the year takes a shocking approach to his business. His bet appears to have paid off.

Associated Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

10 of 12 jurors say Palisades Fire suspect isn’t guilty. Now he faces a retrial

The man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire will be tried again this fall after his first federal arson case ended in a mistrial Friday. Ten of the 12 jurors said Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is innocent. Judge Anne Hwang quickly set an Oct. 19 retrial date and ordered him jailed until then. Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to starting one of the most destructive wildfires in California history.

TASS

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· Jun 30, 2026

Investigators assume Ukrainian security service behind Monaco blast — Le Figaro

The attack looks more like a 'warning' than a premeditated murder attempt, the newspaper said

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 23, 2026

Canada police shooting suspect linked to incel movement, official says

The suspect accused of fatally shooting a police officer outside a Montreal hotel had a manifesto linking him to the online incel movement, a misogynistic extremist community cente...

BNO News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Montreal gunman identified; manifesto reportedly espoused incel views

The gunman in an attack that left a police officer and a civilian dead outside a hotel in Montreal has been identified as a 25-year-old man who left behind a manifesto espousing incel, anti-women and anti-capitalist views, according to officials and Canadian media reports. The Quebec coroner’s office identified the gunman as Seth Scott Hatfield, [] The post Montreal gunman identified; manifesto reportedly espoused incel views appeared first on BNO News.

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jun 22, 2026

Man in Custody After Barricade Situation on East Caldwell Avenue

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department says a man is in custody after a barricade situation late Sunday night. Officers resp...

Boston.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

DA determines officers’ actions were justified in fatal shooting of man with knife in Springfield

The man, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, allegedly swung a knife at one of the officers before another officer shot him, the investigative report says. The post DA determines officers’ actions were justified in fatal shooting of man with knife in Springfield appeared first on Boston.com.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

Task Force Activated After St. Petersburg Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves One Hospitalized

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A Sunday morning call turned into a major crime scene today after an officer-involved shooting in a St. Petersburg neighborhood left one man hospitalized and triggered a massive independent investigation. The incident unfolded at approximately 11:15 a.m., when a St. Petersburg Police officer arrived at 121 Pershing Street Northeast in response [] Task Force Activated After St. Petersburg Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves One Hospitalized

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 26, 2026

Burned By The Jury: $51B Palisades Fire Trial Goes Up In Smoke

A dramatic mistrial rocked a Los Angeles federal courtroom Friday when jurors threw up their hands in the scorching arson case against the man accused of igniting the deadliest wildfire in California history — and prosecutors are already promising round two. U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang pulled the plug on the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, ...

KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mistrial Declared in Palisades Fire Trial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw3F-JrplFQ The trial for the man accused of starting the fire that would become the Palisades fire in Californ...

BBC News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'

Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 10)

A police officer's alleged attempt to conceal and destroy evidence in the murder...

ArcaMax

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· Jun 23, 2026

Arson or stray fireworks? Jurors to weigh if Uber driver mad at elite set Palisades Fire

LOS ANGELES — After hearing weeks of evidence about Jonathan Rinderknecht’s loathing of the kinds of wealthy elites who inhabit the Pacific Palisades, jurors on Tuesday began deliberating whether he should be convicted of setting a fire that ...

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jun 23, 2026

Montreal Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Marxist Radicalization Beyond Incel Rage

As investigators continue examining Monday’s deadly shooting in Montreal, debate is growing over the ideology that motivated the attacker. Although media reports quickly linked Seth Hatfield to the incel subculture and right-wing extremism, his 104-page manifesto appears far more rooted in radical anti-capitalist and Marxist thought. The post Montreal Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Marxist Radicalization Beyond Incel Rage appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

BerkeleySide

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· Jul 7, 2026

UC Berkeley lockdown ends after search for armed man, officials say

Several people reported seeing an armed man near the Haas School of Business around 3 p.m. but officers did not locate any suspects, according to school officials. Police gave the all-clear shortly after 4 p.m.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ohio Shooting: 3, Including 1 Cop, Killed in Rittman (Watch Video)

A shooting in Rittman, Ohio, left one police officer and two civilians dead, while two officers and a police K9 were injured, authorities said. The suspect is also dead. A large law enforcement response followed the incident, and investigators are continuing to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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