Atlanta Man Charged with Arson in Connection to 'Cop City' Protests

The suspect is accused of setting fire to police motorcycles amid ongoing protests against a planned police and firefighter training facility.

John Robert Mazurek, 30, was arrested on charges of first-degree arson for his alleged involvement in setting fire to eight police motorcycles.
The arson attack is linked to protests against the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, known as 'Cop City,' which has faced opposition for its potential environmental impact and militarization concerns.
More than 60 individuals have been arrested in relation to violent demonstrations against the facility, with some facing domestic terrorism charges.
Authorities have offered a $200,000 reward for information leading to further arrests, highlighting the nationwide search for suspects.
The planned $109 million training center aims to replace inadequate facilities and address police hiring and retention challenges following nationwide protests against police brutality.