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I’m curious about what prompted a man to firebomb a police station but so far it appears he isn’t talking even though he was caught red-handed. The attack happened early Sunday morning in Canoga Park, an area west of Burbank. The whole thing was caught on surveillance video.
NEW: LAPD’s Topanga Division station was firebombed Sunday morning at about 1am. A source sent me this video, which shows a suspect throwing a Molotov cocktail against the doors. LAPD tells me officers witnessed it and chased the suspect down. Suspect is now in custody @FoxNewspic.twitter.com/gTozeuDwsR
The New York Police Department has released footage of a traffic stop that quickly went wrong on Saturday morning.
Authorities state that two officers pulled over 44-year-old Lionel Virgile after he allegedly ran a red light. Body camera video from one of the officers shows him approaching Virgile’s car and speaking with him.
The driver’s left hand remains out of view as he tells the officer he is trying to retrieve his wallet. The officer tells him it is okay to open up the driver’s door to get his wallet but Virgile instead takes the opportunity to throw a cup full of liquid on the officer which the police believe was some kind of chemical.
Federal arson charge for former Bridgeport man who allegedly threw bleach, Molotov cocktail at NYPD
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A screenshot from the body camera footage of a New York City Police Department officer during an attempted traffic violation stop in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Saturday, April 17, 2021.NYPD / Contributed PhotoShow MoreShow Less
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Lionel Virgile, 44, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was charged with a federal attempted arson charge on Monday, April 19, 2021, after an incident over the weekend.NYPD / Contributed PhotoShow MoreShow Less
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A screenshot from the body camera footage of a New York City Police Department officer during an attempted traffic violation stop in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Saturday, April 17, 202, during which a Brooklyn man appears to throw a cup of liquid at the officer s face. Authorities say the liquid was later identified as bleach. The officer suffered chemical burns on his face.NYPD / Contributed PhotoShow MoreShow Less
Suspect Lionel Virgile Charged With Attempted Arson For Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail At NYPD Vehicle msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.