Topline: The building was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported.
Published: January 22, 2025 8:30 am ET
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Congressman Glenn Grothman (via NAICU)
FOND DU LAC, WI — A suspected arsonist was apprehended after starting a fire at an office building leased by a U.S. State Representative, citing recent discussions of a TikTok ban as his motive.
According to the City of Fond du Lac (Wisconsin) Police, officers apprehended a 19-year-old Menasha male suspected of setting fire to office space leased to U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman, on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Police said units responded to a possible structure fire at 525 N. Peters Avenue around 1:02 a.m. FDLPD officers arrived and used fire extinguishers to hold the fire in check until Fire Companies arrived and extinguished the fire.
Officers then located a 19-year-old Menasha male resident near the strip mall. The male admitted to starting the fire in response to recent talks of a TikTok ban, according to police.
The male is being held at the Fond du Lac County Jail and a charge of arson is being referred to the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office.
The building was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported.
“Acts of violence, in any form are not tolerated, and we remain committed to protecting the safety and well-being of our community,” Chief Aaron Goldstein said. “I am thankful for the swift response of our Officers in helping knock down the fire and also locating the suspect of this arson.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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FOND DU LAC, WI — A suspected arsonist was apprehended after starting a fire at an office building leased by a U.S. State Representative, citing recent discussions of a TikTok ban as his motive.
According to the City of Fond du Lac (Wisconsin) Police, officers apprehended a 19-year-old Menasha male suspected of setting fire to office space leased to U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman, on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Police said units responded to a possible structure fire at 525 N. Peters Avenue around 1:02 a.m. FDLPD officers arrived and used fire extinguishers to hold the fire in check until Fire Companies arrived and extinguished the fire.
Officers then located a 19-year-old Menasha male resident near the strip mall. The male admitted to starting the fire in response to recent talks of a TikTok ban, according to police.
The male is being held at the Fond du Lac County Jail and a charge of arson is being referred to the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office.
The building was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported.
“Acts of violence, in any form are not tolerated, and we remain committed to protecting the safety and well-being of our community,” Chief Aaron Goldstein said. “I am thankful for the swift response of our Officers in helping knock down the fire and also locating the suspect of this arson.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Congressman Glenn Grothman (via NAICU)
FOND DU LAC, WI — A suspected arsonist was apprehended after starting a fire at an office building leased by a U.S. State Representative, citing recent discussions of a TikTok ban as his motive.
According to the City of Fond du Lac (Wisconsin) Police, officers apprehended a 19-year-old Menasha male suspected of setting fire to office space leased to U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman, on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Police said units responded to a possible structure fire at 525 N. Peters Avenue around 1:02 a.m. FDLPD officers arrived and used fire extinguishers to hold the fire in check until Fire Companies arrived and extinguished the fire.
Officers then located a 19-year-old Menasha male resident near the strip mall. The male admitted to starting the fire in response to recent talks of a TikTok ban, according to police.
The male is being held at the Fond du Lac County Jail and a charge of arson is being referred to the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office.
The building was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported.
“Acts of violence, in any form are not tolerated, and we remain committed to protecting the safety and well-being of our community,” Chief Aaron Goldstein said. “I am thankful for the swift response of our Officers in helping knock down the fire and also locating the suspect of this arson.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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