MEMPHIS, TN – Richard Sniezak, a 21-year-old resident of Germantown, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for a string of devastating arsons that terrorized the community.
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The sentence was announced by Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, marking a conclusion to a case that has gripped the city since April 2024.
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According to court documents, Sniezak began his spree of destruction with a smash-and-set at the Wolf River Surgery Center in Germantown. On April 5, 2024, he shattered several windows and ignited a fire that threatened the business’s survival.
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The following week, on April 14, 2024, Sniezak returned to Cordova Cove, breaking into an office building and starting fires on multiple floors. The second-story blaze left a gaping hole in the structure.
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Sniezak’s reign of terror came to an end as he pled guilty to arson in April 2025. United States District Judge Mark S. Norris handed down the sentence of 60 months, with three years of supervised release to follow.
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The ATF, TBI, and local investigators worked tirelessly to bring Sniezak to justice, with Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Musselwhite leading the prosecution on behalf of the government.
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This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who commit violent crimes. The community of Germantown can now breathe easier, knowing that justice has been served.
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Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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