(WFRV) – A 20-year-old Wisconsin man has been sentenced to seven years, stemming from an arson charge after he allegedly tried to burn down a congressman’s Fond du Lac office in protest of the federal TikTok ban.
Court records show that Caiden S. Stachowicz was sentenced to seven years in prison, followed by seven years of extended supervision on March 5.
Stachowicz reportedly tried to set Congressman Glenn Grothman’s Fond du Lac office on fire on January 19, 2025.
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Political violence isn’t a Republican or Democrat issue; it’s an American issue. It must be taken seriously to protect our Democratic Republic and ensure that the best of America are willing to step up and serve their communities and our country. We hope this sentence acts as a deterrent to others and lets those who serve us know they will be protected.
Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney
Stachowicz was also issued a no-contact order with Glenn Grothman and with “any office or person serving in a political capacity.” He was also ordered to pay restitution of $1,500 to one victim and $15,647.07 to another.
The case was investigated by the City of Fond du Lac Police Department, with assistance from the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation.
