Jackie Little, suspected in mosque fires, vandalizing Rep. Ilhan Omar's office, arrested

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Jackie Little, suspected in mosque fires, vandalizing Rep. Ilhan Omar's office, arrested and facing federal charge, WCCO News, 4/30/23

The suspect who allegedly set two fires at mosques in south Minneapolis last week has been arrested and now faces a federal arson charge, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota.

Jackie Little, 36, was charged by warrant earlier this week in Hennepin County in connection with a fire at Masjid Al Rahma Islamic Center.

A federal complaint accuses Little of starting a fire in the bathroom at the Masjid Omar Islamic Center April 23, as well as in a hallway at Masjid Al Rahma a day later. A representative of Masjid Al Rahma told investigators the fire caused "tens of thousands of dollars" in damages, the complaint states.

Per the complaint, Little's mother told investigators he "extensively harassed a Muslim female" in the past and "has had a fascination with fire from a young age." She said she suspected him in "several unreported arson events."

Little's mother identified him in surveillance footage of the arsons. Plymouth police also recognized Little from a previous arson investigation.

More: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minneapolis-mosque-fires-suspect-arrested/

-The article also discusses the vandalizing of Rep. Ilhan Omar's office

-CAIR (Minnesota Council on American-Islamic Relations) has gotten enough in donations to hire a full-time professional who will work with the 92 mosques in the state to apply for grants for safety measures

-Little will make his first court appearance Monday (that's today). Pic below.

- Good news video at the link