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UPDATED 12:13 PM PT — Monday, December 30, 2019
Police in Texas are looking for the suspects allegedly responsible
for two arson crimes against a law enforcement official. According to
the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, one of its sergeants was
targeted twice in the last week with Molotov cocktails thrown at his
home and vehicle.Officials say video surveillance shows a black Ford F-250 pickup truck stopping in front of the home, then driving away once the vehicle in the driveway ignites. In both incidents, the deputy and his family were home at the time of the attack. Officials believe he may have been targeted for his work apprehending violent criminals.
“And me personally, I believe, I believe that this is targeted…to come back five days later, I’m questioning the motive here,” said Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls. “Could this be retaliation?”
Investigators from the fire marshal’s office believe there are more than one suspects involved. They say if the crimes are related to the deputy’s line of work, the suspects could be charged with a federal hate crime against a peace officer.
Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest.
