An Abington man is facing charges after police say he was caught pouring gasoline on the Police Chief’s Cruiser.
Police say that at approximately 9 a.m. Friday a Lieutenant noticed a male pouring gasoline on the cruiser which was in a marked spot designated for the Chief at police headquarters.
The suspect, later identified as 39-year-old Franklin Cederholm, was in possession of 2 gallons of gasoline and a lighter.
Police say he was taken into custody without incident and he will be charged with attempted arson, malicious damage to a motor vehicle and trespass.
The incident remains under investigation and police say additional charges will be added “where appropriate.”
A video of the incident can be viewed here.
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