A 26-year-old lady was arrested in Atlanta on Thursday for allegedly making an attempt to set fireplace to the delivery house of civil rights chief Martin Luther King Jr. The suspect, recognized as Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, faces costs of second-degree arson and interfering with authorities property.
“The arrestee has been recognized as Laneisha Shantrice Henderson (DOB 9/97/). She was charged with Tried Arson (2nd Diploma) And Interfering with Authorities Property,” in accordance with the press release.
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In response to the Atlanta Police, officers responded to a vandalism report round 5:45 p.m. on December 7, 2023. Upon arrival, they discovered Henderson being restrained by bystanders, together with vacationers from Utah and two off-duty New York Metropolis Police Division officers.
The preliminary investigation means that Henderson was pouring gasoline onto the property.
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum and Fireplace Division Battalion Chief Jerry DeBerry praised the bystanders’ fast motion, stating that it prevented a big historic website from being destroyed.
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Chief Schierbaum remarked to WSB-TV that the intervention “saved an vital a part of American historical past.”
Henderson was taken to Grady Detention for analysis and can subsequently be transferred to Fulton County Jail. Given the federal standing of King’s house, she can also face federal costs.
The King Middle issued a press release acknowledging the incident and expressing gratitude in the direction of the legislation enforcement and the great Samaritans who averted the potential tragedy.
“Tonight, an unlucky incident occurred on the delivery house of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a person tried to set fireplace to this historic property,” advised WSB-TV.
“Luckily, the try was unsuccessful, because of the courageous intervention of fine Samaritans and the fast response of legislation enforcement. We thank the Atlanta Police Division, Atlanta Fireplace Division, the Nationwide Parks Service, and Mayor Andre Dickens for main the efforts to make sure the security of our cherished nationwide landmark and its adjoining neighbors. Our prayers are with the person who allegedly dedicated this prison act.”
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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JUST IN: A lady has been charged after making an attempt to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.’s delivery house in Atlanta.
26-year-old Laneisha Shantrice Henderson was arrested and charged.
Fortunately, two vacationers from Utah seen Henderson making an attempt to burn down the house and jumped into… pic.twitter.com/cSlrNfaknO
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 8, 2023