UK court convicts 3 men over arson attack authorities say was organized by Russian intelligence
Prosecutors said the March 20, 2024, attack was planned by agents of Russia's Wagner mercenary group , acting on behalf of Russian military intelligence. The British government has deemed Wagner a terrorist organization .
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Man who burned a Virginia city councilman intended to kill him, police say
A man who allegedly drenched a Virginia city councilman in gasoline and ignited him on fire Wednesday told police he intended for the attack to be deadly, according to charging documents. Danville City Council member Lee Vogler, 39, was working at Showcase Magazine, where he serves as sales director, when Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, 29, of Danville, allegedly forced his way into the building, poured a five-gallon bucket of gasoline on Vogler, and set him on fire, according to the Danville Police Department. Vogler identified Hayes during the attack, helping authorities make a quick arrest a few blocks away after Hayes fled the scene, police said. Hayes later told police he intended for Vogler to perish in the fire, according to a report from the Associated Press. The court records were first reported by the Danville Register and Bee. Officials said Vogler and Hayes knew each other and the incident stemmed from a "personal matter," not related to Vogler's position on Danville City Council or any other political affiliation. Hayes is charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding, according to officials. He is being held in the Danville City Jail without bond. Vogler was airlifted to a regional medical facility for treatment, officials said. His current condition is unknown. Vogler was elected to Danville City Council in May 2012, becoming the youngest person to hold the position at age 24, according to the city's website. Vogler's wife, Blair, wrote in a social media post that the family man is recovering from the attack with courage and determination. "As anyone who knows him would expect, he is facing this challenge the same way he's faced every obstacle in his life—with courage, determination, and an unbreakable spirit. Lee is a fighter," Blair Vogler wrote. "As his wife, I've stood beside him through the highs and lows, and I can attest to the integrity with which he serves. Beyond the headlines and the public moments, there is a man who deeply loves his family, city, and its people." Showcase Magazine, Vogler's office, and Hayes' attorney, Edward Lavado, did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.
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Police seeking security footage after rash of arsons near Irving Park
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police are asking for help to identify the suspect in multiple arsons near Irving Park over the last week. Portland police are asking anyone living near Irving Park to review their security camera footage from July 20 and July 27, as they may have video footage of an arson suspect. The first arsons happened on July 20 and included a shed in the 700 block of Northeast Fremont Street, a trailer parked in the 3100 block of Northeast 8th Street, and a garage door in the 3600 block of Northeast 7th Street. On July 27, police said that several more arsons happened, including a fire that damaged a fence and shed in the 3900 block of Northeast Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and one that damaged a vehicle in the 3800 block of Northeast 6th Avenue. Authorities said they are focusing on the area between North Williams Avenue and Northeast 15th Avenue and between Northeast Stanton Street and Northeast Shaver Street. Police are asking any residents living in that area with security footage between the hours of 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. on July 20 and between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. on July 27 to share the unedited footage with them online. Anyone with further information about the case is asked to contact Portland police. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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Accused arsonist arrested after N. Portland fires, re-arrested after setting downtown fires
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An arson suspect is again in custody after police said he started numerous fires over a 10-day stretch and started more fires after he was released from jail, then re-arrested, on Wednesday. According to Portland police, just before 8 p.m. on Tuesday night, officers responded to a reported vehicle fire near Northeast Failing Street and North Vancouver Avenue, where they found a burned vehicle. A suspect was quickly identified, and police said they arrested 35-year-old Aubrey A. Edwards that same evening. Tsunami Advisory canceled for Oregon Coast; officials still urge caution Officials said they believe Edwards also started a different vehicle fire near Northeast Mallory Avenue and Northeast Beech Street earlier in the evening. After the arrest, Edwards was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on numerous charges at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Edwards was released a few hours later, and police said they believe he lit another six to eight fires between Downtown Portland and North Portland, resulting in his second arrest within just a few hours. He was once again booked into jail just after noon on Wednesday Edwards is accused of charges that include first-degree arson, two counts of first-degree attempted arson, 10 counts of second-degree arson, and two counts of reckless burning. Police said that additional charges may be added as the investigation continues. As far as why Edwards was initially released from custody, it was based on booking criteria that the jail uses. Police said they also believe Edwards is responsible for the fires around and near Irving Park on July 20 and July 27, and more charges will be added once he is booked again. So far, the arson fires allegedly connected to Edwards include: 100 block of NW 6th Ave: Garbage cans burned NW 8th Ave and Glisan St: Garbage cans burned NW 9th Ave and Johnson St: Mattress and debris burned 300 block of North Broadway: Mattress and debris burned 1800 block of NE 1st Ave: Garbage cans burned N Williams Ave and NE San Rafael St: Garbage can burned Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact Portland police. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said he was 'outraged' at the fact that Edwards was released after an initial arrest, only to then allegedly commit more crimes. 'I was outraged by the release of this individual and the horrible outcome it had for our community. The presiding judge order needs to be re-evaluated so that we can prevent such individuals from being released before they see a judge,' Vasquez said in a statement to KOIN 6 News. Vasquez is referring to guidelines used to decide whether a suspect is held or released. Edwards was initially released because second-degree arson is considered a lesser crime. In addition, Edwards had little criminal background history and it was determined in an assessment that he was unlikely to repeat the crime. After the second arrest, Edwards will now remain in jail until a court appearance scheduled for Thursday. Stay with KOIN 6 News as this story develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
