Jackson Stuart Tamowski Patton, Arson, Utah 2024

State: Utah
Category: Violent Crime
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Arsonist Behind Bars: Salt Lake City Man Charged with Setting Fire to Police Patrol Car

A 26-year-old Salt Lake City man has been arrested and charged with federal arson charges for allegedly setting fire to a Salt Lake City Police Department vehicle during a protest in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday.

According to a federal complaint filed in federal court, Jackson Stuart Tamowski Patton was seen on video footage from the riot tossing a combustible substance onto the flames, causing them to increase and destroy the patrol car.

The Salt Lake City police officers arrested Patton, 26, on Tuesday night at a protest event in Salt Lake City. An initial appearance in federal court will be set later.

The complaint and arrest were announced by John W. Huber, U.S. Attorney for Utah; Chief Mike Brown of the Salt Lake City Police Department; Paul H. Haertel, Special Agent in Charge of the Salt Lake City FBI; David Booth, ATF Special Agent in Charge for Utah; and Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Jess L. Anderson.

“We value and support the rights we all enjoy to peacefully demonstrate and advocate for our beliefs. However, we have zero tolerance for those who hijack peaceful protests and commit violations of federal law,” said U.S. Attorney John W. Huber.

A complaint is not a finding of guilt. Individuals charged in a complaint are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial. The charge in the complaint has a potential sentence of 20 years in prison with a minimum sentence of five years.

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