Crime & Safety
Man Facing Charges For Ross ATM Arson
A man lit an ATM at a Ross Township bank on fire Wednesday.
ROSS TOWNSHIP, PA — A man who allegedly set the ATM on fire at the Chase Bank on McKnight Road on Wednesday has surrendered after surveillance videos of the arson were released by police.
A criminal complaint has been filed against Keith Coyne, Jr., 46, of Ross, WTAE-TV reported.The station said the complaint stated that Coyne police said he set the ATM on fire to make a statement against the federal government.
According to court documents, Coyne has been charged with arson endangering property; arson reckless burning or exploding and criminal mischief. As of Thursday morning, he was awaiting a preliminary arraignment.
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