Crime & Safety

Bridgeport Man Lit Boat On Fire Because Of Trump Banner: Report

A man was arrested on accusations that he lit a boat at a yacht club dock on fire.

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A man has been arrested on arson charges after a boat at a Bridgeport yacht club was lit on fire, according to News 12. The owner of the boat claims that it all started because of a pro-Trump banner.

The incident occurred Monday at about 2:30 p.m. at the East End Yacht Club.

Olajuwan Johnson of Bridgeport was charged with third-degree arson. His bond was set at $10,000, according to News 12.

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