OKLAHOMA CITY — A devastating act of arson has shaken the community of Oklahoma City as Oscar Reynaldo Gomez, 54, stands accused of setting fire to the God of No Limits Church.
According to federal authorities, Gomez has been charged with one count of arson, punishable by not less than five years and up to twenty years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000.
The crime is alleged to have taken place on April 17, 2023, when the Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a fire at the God of No Limits Church, located at 7200 South Walker Avenue.
Public records reflect that Gomez was arrested and charged by criminal complaint on April 23, 2023, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) identifying him as the person responsible for setting the fire.
The case is the result of an investigation by the National Response Team for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives and the Oklahoma City Fire Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Stanley J. West prosecuting the case.
Gomez had his initial appearance on the complaint in federal court, where the court ordered him detained pending further proceedings in the case.
The public is reminded that these charges are merely allegations, and that Gomez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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