A 37-year-old man from New Mexico, Jonathan Barajas Nava, has been sentenced to four years and three months in federal prison for igniting a fire at a church and preschool in Yucaipa. The fire, set on April 24, 2024, endangered children and staff within the premises. Nava used gasoline to ignite the fire, which damaged property significantly. With a restitution order amounting to $7,008, Nava's actions were deemed a targeted attack driven by religious motives, ultimately leading to his arrest the same day.
On April 24, 2024, Jonathan Barajas Nava set fire to a church while children were present, motivated by personal beliefs, leading to significant damages and a prison sentence.
Nava's actions caused extensive damage, with restitution set at $7,008. His plea highlighted a troubling motivation for targeting the church in Yucaipa.
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