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Serial Bomber Threw Molotov Cocktails At Philly Homes, Feds Say Serial Bomber Threw Molotov Cocktails At Philly Homes, Feds Say
Serial Bomber Threw Molotov Cocktails At Philly Homes, Feds Say A serial bomber targeted at least three northeast Philadelphia homes with Molotov cocktails over the summer, according to authorities.  Jason Mattis, 49, was arrested by federal agents and arraigned on weapons charges, said US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero in a statement Tuesday, Dec. 20.  Investigators believe Mattis was responsible for a string of firebombings in the city's Tacony section in June and July, prosecutors wrote.  Twice on June 30 and once on July 1, authorities said Mattis lit an "incendiary device" and lobbed it at a residence. On all three occasions, the att…

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by Mac Bullock
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EMT Accused Of Targeting Four EMS Agencies With Molotov Cocktails Nabbed In Pennsylvania EMT Accused Of Targeting Four EMS Agencies With Molotov Cocktails Nabbed In Pennsylvania
EMT Accused Of Targeting Four EMS Agencies With Molotov Cocktails Nabbed In Pennsylvania A Connecticut EMT wanted for targeting at least four EMS agencies with Molotov cocktails over the weekend was apprehended in Pennsylvania, authorities said. A warrant for the arrest of Richard White, 37, of Torrington, CT, was issued on charges of third degree arson and burglary, NBC reports. White is accused of targeting agencies in Meriden, Old Saybrook and Roxbury Saturday night. No injuries were reported in the alleged attacks and White was pending extradition to Connecticut. It was not immediately clear where in Pennsylvania White was arrested. Pennsylvania State Police did not…

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by Cecilia Levine