Man Accused Of Setting Fire Outside Modesto Synagogue
MODESTO (CBS13) – A Modesto man is facing charges of vandalism and arson after allegedly setting a small fire outside of a synagogue.
The man was also caught drawing what he said is a devil on the synagogue's concrete walkway, police say.
Brett Bisnett, 37, was caught on surveillance video pulling plants from the ground.
Brett Bisnett's booking photo. (Credit: Modesto Police Department)
When police arrived to the scene, the suspect had set a small teddy bear on fire a few feet from the synagogue and made a drawing of the devil on the sidewalk.
Bisnett reportedly told officers "God told him" to draw it.
He is now in custody at Stanislaus County Jail.