Cody Balmer Charged with Arson at Pennsylvania Governor's Residence

Cody Balmer, 38, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including attempted murder and terrorism, following an arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on April 13, when Balmer jumped over a security fence, broke a window, and threw Molotov cocktails inside, igniting a significant fire while Shapiro and his family were asleep. Fortunately, state troopers alerted the family in time for a safe evacuation, and no injuries were reported despite extensive damage to the residence. Governor Shapiro, who had hosted a Passover Seder just hours before, condemned the attack, stating he would not be intimidated and would continue his work. Authorities described Balmer's actions as methodical and planned, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges against him. The investigation is ongoing as the community grapples with the implications of the violent act against a public official.