RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina man is facing federal charges for allegedly trying to torch a police car during demonstration over the death of George Floyd.
U.S. Attorney Robert Higdon Jr.’s office said Friday that Jabari Devon Davis tried to set a marked Raleigh Police vehicle on fire earlier this week.
Davis allegedly placed a gasoline-soaked sock into the vehicle’s gas tank, according to court records. A police officer used a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze.
Davis is facing federal charges that have a mandatory minimum imprisonment of five years, Higdon’s office said. Court records did not immediately list an attorney for Davis.
Also Friday, a Fayetteville man was charged by Higdon’s office for allegedly trying to burn down the historic Market House in Fayetteville. Authorities said Charles Anthony Pittman tried to burn down the building last week during a protest. He is also facing federal charges.
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