Woman Charged With Torching GOP Headquarters In Texas

A 21-year-old woman faces arson and burglary charges in New Braunfels, Texas, after she allegedly tried to burn down a county Republican Party headquarters.

Grace Carol Brown, 21, was arrested Thursday by the New Braunfels Police Department on suspicion of arson and burglary after employees at the Comal County Republican Party headquarters discovered the building had been broken into and a small fire had been set, according to a Friday release. Texas Republican Party Chairman Abraham George told the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation the incident was “troubling” and praised authorities for their “swift response.”

Employees of the Comal County Republican Party arrived to see a broken window and a small fire in the headquarters, according to the release from the police department. The New Braunfels Fire Marshal and the FBI provided the New Braunfels police with assistance during the investigation.

“The Republican Party of Texas condemns the criminal break-in and fire targeting the Comal County Republican Party headquarters in New Braunfels. Acts like this are troubling and should concern all who value peaceful civic engagement,” George said in a statement provided to the DCNF. “Sadly, this incident is not isolated. Similar acts of vandalism and intimidation against political organizations have occurred in other parts of the country, underscoring a growing and unacceptable trend. Violence and intimidation have no place in our communities or in our democratic process, and those responsible must be held fully accountable.”

“We thank God that no one was injured and that the damage to the building was limited,” George continued. “We are grateful to the New Braunfels Police Department for their swift response and continued commitment to upholding the rule of law, and we are thankful for the leadership of Comal County Republican Party Chairwoman Anita Valdez during this difficult time.”