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Maniac crashes accelerant-doused stolen ambulance into Idaho DHS office
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Authorities in Idaho were searching Thursday for a suspect who they said stole an ambulance outside a hospital, poured an accelerant over it and drove it into a nearby building that houses Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea didn’t identify the substance poured on the inside and outside of the ambulance.

“It appears the suspect was unable to ignite the accelerant before being scared off by responding agencies,” he said in a statement.Idaho authorities are looking for a suspect who allegedly stole an ambulance from St. Luke’s hospital and later crashed into an office building that houses U.S. Department of Homeland Security offices.Minnesota school taught eighth-grade geography class ICE uses ‘tricky & violent tactics’: docsImages broadcast on television show shattered glass doors at the entrance to an office building. The building is owned by St. Luke’s Health System, and is one of several in a large business complex known as The Portico, next door to the hospital.Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea said a substance was poured in the interior and exterior of the ambulance, but it couldn’t be identified. Other tenants at Portico North include health insurance company SelectHealth Inc., St. Luke’s Home Health and Hospice and Quest Diagnostics. The hospital has faced criticism for leasing space to the Department of Homeland Security while President Donald Trump’s administration carries out “There has been a lot of rhetoric” on the issue of the lease, Basterrechea said, adding that “comments on social media such as ‘property damage isn’t violence’ is absolutely false.”“This was absolutely an act of violence, and if the suspect had not been interrupted, there is no doubt this building would have been burned, putting the lives of first responders and others at risk,” Basterrechea said. He said his department was leading the investigation and was working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, DHS and other agencies. Arizona authorities continue search for evidence near Nancy Guthrie's home -- even canvassing in 'middle of the night': neighbors Twisted details emerge as it's revealed trans ice rink shooter was cousins with the ex-wife he murderedTrans dad shoots wife, 3 kids in horrid 'family dispute' at crowded RI hockey arena — as players and fans are seen scrambling to safetyKelly Ripa Celebrates 25 Years At ‘Live’ and Shares How The “Irreverent” Daytime Talk Show Has Withstood the Tests of Time: “We Cover The Absurd” Whoopi Goldberg Addresses Her Appearance In the Epstein Files On ‘The View’: “You Used To Have To Have Facts Before You Said Stuff” ‘Industry’ Season 4 Episode 6 Ending Explained: Ken Leung Breaks Down That “Dreamy” Final Show of Eric Tao Walking AwayIdaho authorities are looking for a suspect who allegedly stole an ambulance from St. Luke’s hospital and later crashed into an office building that houses U.S. Department of Homeland Security offices.Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea said a substance was poured in the interior and exterior of the ambulance, but it couldn't be identified. Arizona authorities continue search for evidence near Nancy Guthrie's home -- even canvassing in 'middle of the night': neighbors

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