HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man was arrested after a suspected arson fire at the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside. Shapiro, his family and guests were evacuated early Sunday from the Harrisburg residence after being awakened by state troopers. No one was injured and the fire was extinguished. State Police Col. Christopher Paris identified the man in custody as 38-year-old Cody Balmer of Harrisburg. Dauphin County District Attorney Francis Chardo says that forthcoming charges will include attempted murder, terrorism, attempted arson and aggravated assault. Paris emphasized at a Sunday afternoon news conference that the investigation is continuing.
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