PHOENIX — An Arizona man was charged on Tuesday for allegedly burning down a synagogue earlier this year, officials announced.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, 31-year-old Everardo Gregorio of Casa Grande faces a charge of obstruction of the free exercise of religious beliefs by fire.

If convicted of the charge, Gregorio would face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine or both.

Details on the synagogue fire Gregorio was charged for

According to prosecutors, the indictment alleges that Gregorio burned a synagogue in Casa Grande called Khal Chasidim on March 3.

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It was noted that the fire

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