An intruder experiencing a mental health crisis broke into Washington state’s Capitol, causing major damage, including arson and vandalism. He shattered a glass door, burned a historic rug and flag, and toppled busts before being arrested. No political motive was found

Olympia: An intruder broke into the Washington state Capitol and smashed a glass door, set fire to a rug and flag, and knocked over busts of George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr. before he was taken into custody by state troopers.

The man, who has a history of mental health challenges, was booked into Thurston County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary, first-degree arson and first-degree malicious mischief, said Chris Loftis, spokesman for the Washington State Patrol.

“The suspect’s actions were very purpo

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