Jackie Little, suspected in mosque fires, vandalizing Rep. Ilhan Omar's office, arrested and facing [View all]

Earlier DU thread: https://www.democraticunderground.com/105912635

Related: Plymouth Man Arrested, Charged in Federal Complaint with Arson Following Fires at Two Minneapolis Mosques (U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Minnesota)

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Source: WCCO/CBS Minnesota

Jackie Little, suspected in mosque fires, vandalizing Rep. Ilhan Omar's office, arrested and facing federal charge

BY MARIELLE MOHS, WCCO STAFF
APRIL 30, 2023 / 8:23 AM / CBS MINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS -- The suspect who allegedly set two fires at mosques in south Minneapolis last week has been arrested and now faces a federal arson charge, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota.

Jackie Little, 36, was charged by warrant earlier this week in Hennepin County in connection with a fire at Masjid Al Rahma Islamic Center.

A federal complaint accuses Little of starting a fire in the bathroom at the Masjid Omar Islamic Center April 23, as well as in a hallway at Masjid Al Rahma a day later. A representative of Masjid Al Rahma told investigators the fire caused "tens of thousands of dollars" in damages, the complaint states.

Per the complaint, Little's mother told investigators he "extensively harassed a Muslim female" in the past and "has had a fascination with fire from a young age." She said she suspected him in "several unreported arson events."

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Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minneapolis-mosque-fires-suspect-arrested/