Night Intruder Strikes Governor's Home

A man who broke into the Pennsylvania governor's residence and started a fire is now in custody. Cody Balmer, 38, was caught after a medical incident. He had planned to harm the governor if he found him inside. Balmer's mother revealed he has mental health issues and had not been taking his medication. The fire happened early Sunday morning, during the Passover holiday. The governor, his family, and guests had to quickly leave the house. The mansion, built in 1968, did not have sprinklers, which made the fire worse. The damage is estimated to be in the millions. Balmer had walked to the governor's house from his home. He had a small sledgehammer with him. After the incident, he went back home and turned himself in to the police. He is facing serious charges, including attempted murder and terrorism. The governor and his family were celebrating Passover when the fire started. They were woken up by state troopers and had to leave the house quickly. No one was hurt. The governor said he would not let the attack stop him from doing his job or practicing his faith. The governor's mansion is a historic building. It is often used for events and displays. The fire caused significant damage to a large room used for entertaining. The windows were broken, and there was charred furniture and dishes inside. Balmer has a history of criminal charges and financial problems. He has faced charges for assault, theft, and forgery. He also had issues with mortgage payments and sold his house to settle a debt. He is the father of at least three children. The governor spoke about the incident at a news conference. He said that this kind of violence is not acceptable. He called for society to be better and stop this kind of behavior. The president also commented on the incident, saying that such attacks cannot be allowed to happen.