Man Burned Down City’s $40,000 Christmas Tree, Police Say | Droolin Dog dot Net

(MESA, Ariz. ) — Police in the city of Mesa near Phoenix say a man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and criminal damage for allegedly burning the city's $40,000 Christmas tree. The nearly four-story tall tree is the focal point of Mesa's annual Christmas celebration. It was destroyed by a fire early Wednesday that police say was intentionally set. Police say 34-year-old Samuel Antone Johnson was found nearby and allegedly admitted to setting the "Merry Main Christmas Tree" on fire with a book of matches. Police say the man did not disclose a motive. Johnson has been booked into jail on two felonies. It's unclear if he has a lawyer yet. City officials say they're trying to quickly find a replacement tree to erect for the rest of the holiday season. Source: http://time.com/5065225/mesa-christmas-tree-burned-arrest/ Tags: #news, #NewsDog, #TopNews, Idiots and Assholes | #IdiotsAndAssholes, news, #LatestNews, News

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