Miami Beach, FL Man Tries to Burn Down Condo, Targets Jews
Just another day in Trumpmerica.
A resident at a Miami Beach condo was angry after learning he was about to be evicted so he planned to burn down the building and had one group, in particular, targeted, police say.
Along with gasoline and some of the materials he planned to use to fan the flames, detectives found artifacts with swastikas and books of Nazi ideology inside his apartment.
Miami Beach police said their quick action responding to a tip stopped a condo complex on Collins Avenue from going up in flames Thursday afternoon.
“We are confident the work of our detectives prevented an imminent crisis at 5601 Collins Ave.,” police said Friday morning after the arrest of Walter Edward Stolper on a charge of attempted arson in the first degree.
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1/2 - MBPD has arrested 72yr old, Walter Stolper. Stolper is charged w/ 1st Degree Attempted Arson after dumping several gasoline filled containers down a trash chute. His motivation appears to be triggered by an upcoming eviction and anger towards Jewish neighbors. pic.twitter.com/WsvRSRzCaT
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) July 13, 2018
#ADL Commends Law Enforcement For Thwarting Alleged #AntiSemitic Arson in #MiamiBeach - Urges State Attorney To Take A Hard Look At This As A #HateCrimehttps://t.co/pLyhyloAMj https://t.co/S5ts4qEWqV
— ADL Florida (@ADL_Florida) July 13, 2018