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Pa. cops confirm Cory Balmer’s mom tried to have him committed 3 days before attack on governor — but they couldn’t do anything
Cops said that Pennsylvania law only allows involuntary commitment if someone is suicidal, harming themselves, unable to care ...
Man charged with arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home struggled with mental health, brother says
A man charged with setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion over the weekend had struggled with mental ...
Shapiro arson suspect’s family had sought help for days from authorities before attack
Cody Balmer’s family said before the attack, he acted erratically, including by chewing on batteries and disappearing for ...
Police defend response to calls about firebombing suspect before attack on Pa. governor
Penbrook police said they needed to see Cody Balmer's behavior in person before they could try to have him involuntarily ...
Man accused in Pennsylvania arson had limited criminal history: Who is Cody Balmer?
Cody Balmer, 38, was arrested and charged with offenses tied to the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's home. He has a ...
Pennsylvania governor's mansion arson suspect Cody Balmer was out on bail at time of firebombing
Cody Balmer, the suspect accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's mansion over the weekend, appeared in ...
Suspected arsonist Cody Balmer accused of firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s home pictured — as his disturbing online photos are revealed
The suspected arsonist arrested over the firebombing attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home shared disturbing photos ...
Cody Balmer Pulls 'Sick Faces' Outside Court
The man accused of torching Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home adopted a disturbing expression by rolling his eyes back and extending his tongue.