Overview

• Balmer is scheduled for a plea hearing at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Dauphin County Courthouse.
• The charges stem from an April 13 attack on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence that caused significant damage while the governor and his family were inside but uninjured.
• Officials say Balmer called 911 shortly after the incident to take credit and referenced his grievances tied to the conflict in Gaza.
• The technical cause of the resulting fire remains undetermined, according to recent reporting.
• An independent security review prompted visible upgrades around the residence, with repairs and improvements exceeding $6 million, though the full report has not been released.