US Marshals arrest suspect in 2024 arson at state police's Troop K barracks

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
US Marshals arrest suspect in 2024 arson at state police barracks

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The man wanted for arson at the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Philadelphia is now in custody.

Authorities arrested Lamont Sparrow on Thursday, according to the United States Marshals Service.

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He was wanted in connection with a fire in April 2024.

Investigators say Sparrow, along with others, cut a fence and set a pickup truck on fire at the Troop K Belmont Barracks in Wynnefield Heights.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

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