Arson Incident Damages Ballots in Phoenix Mailbox Fire

A U.S. Postal Service mailbox in Phoenix was set on fire, damaging ballots as police investigate the suspect's motives.

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Updated: Oct 24th, 2024, 5:54 PM ET

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A suspected arson attack on a USPS mailbox in Phoenix led to the damage of approximately 20 mail-in ballots and other mail. Dieter Klofkorn, 35, was arrested and admitted to the crime, claiming he wanted to be arrested and that his actions weren’t politically motivated. Phoenix officials and the Arizona Secretary of State are now working to assess the impact on voters and recover the affected ballots. While the investigation is ongoing, the incident has raised concerns about voter safety and election integrity in the lead-up to the upcoming election.

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