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Attempted Arson in Dallas Nightclub Lands Matthew Allen 5 Years in Federal Prison
Matthew Allen, 37, was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for attempting to commit arson at a local Dallas nightclub. According to the investigation, Allen and another man drove from Houston to Dallas with the intent to commit arson at the nightclub. They wore Tyvek suits and used a crowbar to break into the building, pouring gasoline throughout the interior before leaving the scene. An unknown ignition source lit the gasoline, causing a fire that was later extinguished.
Allen returned to the nightclub and found the man he arrived with dead from severe burns. He retrieved the man’s car keys and fled the scene, eventually returning to Houston. The investigation was led by the ATF, FBI, Dallas Fire Department, and Dallas Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Walt Junker prosecuted the case.
The crime occurred on an unknown date, but Allen was sentenced on April 6, 2023. He faces 5 years in federal prison for his crimes. No dollar amounts were reported in the investigation.
The case highlights the dangers of arson and the importance of law enforcement’s role in preventing such crimes. The ATF, FBI, Dallas Fire Department, and Dallas Police Department worked together to bring Allen to justice.
Matthew Allen, a 37-year-old man from Houston, was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for attempting to commit arson at a local Dallas nightclub.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Matthew Allen
- Criminal Charges: Attempted Arson
- City and State: Dallas, Texas
- Date: April 6, 2023 (sentencing)
- Sentence: 5 years in federal prison
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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