Man Arrested for BB Gun Attack on Scientology Building

0:00A Palm Harbor man got arrested in Clearwater, Florida after blasting a BB gun at a church of Scientology building and smashing his front door to. Pieces. Clearwater police say he fired the shots on Monday, causing serious damage estimated at over $1,000. He took off right after, but cops tracked him down later that day. When questioned, he straight up admitted he knew it was a Scientology spot and did it on purpose because he hates what the group stands for. No one got hurt, but the incident shook up the area around the church, highlighting ongoing tensions some folks have with the organization. Local authorities moved quick to nab him and secure the scene. Turns out the weapon was a Glock 19X-style CO2-powered BB gun treated as serious firepower in this case. He's spacing charges of criminal mischief, throwing a deadly missile into a building, and aggravated assault. Police booked him into Pinellas County jail, and the investigation wraps up any loose ends from there, keeping the community on alert for similar.

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