Suspect in Santa Monica synagogue bombing arrested in Ohio, police say
A man believed to be the suspect in the bombing of a Santa Monica synagogue has been arrested in Ohio, police said Monday night.
Ron Hirsch, 60, who was wanted in connection with Thursday's bombing at the Chabad House, was apprehended in Cleveland Heights, the Santa Monica Police Department said.
He was taken into custody after local authorities received a call from someone who had come into contact with Hirsch.
Hirsch is suspected of being responsible for the explosion that sent a 300-pound metal pipe encased in concrete crashing through the roof of the home of Janti Rashti, who lives next door to Chabad House on 17th Street, near Broadway.
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Photo: Ron Hirsch. Credit: Santa Monica Police Department
EDITOR'S PICKS:
false flag gone wrong?
Posted by: meggafish | April 11, 2011 at 07:57 PM
Good, There is no reason for hateful people like this to be free on the streets of freedom loving people.
Posted by: EKM | April 11, 2011 at 08:07 PM
At first I did not believe this man had anything to with the bombing, but now I am not sure. Why he bolted then?
Posted by: geo88a | April 11, 2011 at 08:53 PM
What could this guy possibly do to change his appearance? He looks as crazy as he apparently is.
Posted by: echoman2000 | April 11, 2011 at 09:14 PM
They finally caught the Bearded Bum Bomber! what a kook!!
Posted by: Lou | April 11, 2011 at 10:00 PM
Thank you to good police work for apprehending this (alleged) animal.
Posted by: EB | April 11, 2011 at 10:03 PM