Woman arrested after attempting to burn down Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood home in Atlanta (Video)

 Atlanta police are exploring after a lady endeavored to torch Dr. Martin Luther Lord Jr's. introduction to the world home.

Police said they have arrested a 26-year-old woman and charged her with criminal attempt arson and criminal attempt interference with government property.

 

 

Atlanta Fire Department Battalion Chief Jerry DeBerry said had the witnesses not intervened, the house could have been burned to the ground in moments.

 

 

“It could have been a matter of seconds before the house was engulfed in flames,” DeBerry said.

 

 

They say they are working with several district attorneys’ offices, the ATF and the FBI.

 

 

Because King’s home is federal property, she could face further federal charges.

 

 

The King Center released the following statement:

 

“Tonight, an unfortunate incident occurred at the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as an individual attempted to set fire to this historic property. Fortunately, the attempt was unsuccessful, thanks to the brave intervention of good Samaritans and the quick response of law enforcement. We thank the Atlanta Police Department, Atlanta Fire Department, the National Parks Service, and Mayor Andre Dickens for leading the efforts to ensure the safety of our cherished national landmark and its adjacent neighbors. Our prayers are with the individual who allegedly committed this criminal act.”

At the point when they showed up, they found two off the clock NYPD officials who had been visiting the middle had a suspect kept until they could show up.

Police said they have captured 26-year-old Laneisha Shantrice Henderson and accused her of criminal endeavor incendiarism and criminal endeavor obstruction with government property.