Overview

• Phoenix police identified Dieter Klofkorn, 35, as the suspect in the mailbox arson incident.
• Klofkorn was arrested and charged with one count of arson after setting fire to a USPS collection box.
• Approximately 20 election ballots and other mail items were destroyed in the fire.
• Klofkorn stated he wanted to be arrested and denied any political motivation behind his actions.
• Arizona election officials are working to ensure affected voters can recast their damaged ballots.