Phoenix Man Arrested for Arson After Burning Mailbox with Ballots Inside

Dieter Klofkorn admitted to setting the fire, which destroyed approximately 20 election ballots, but claims no political motivation.

Phoenix police identified Dieter Klofkorn, 35, as the suspect in the mailbox arson incident.
Klofkorn was arrested and charged with one count of arson after setting fire to a USPS collection box.
Approximately 20 election ballots and other mail items were destroyed in the fire.
Klofkorn stated he wanted to be arrested and denied any political motivation behind his actions.
Arizona election officials are working to ensure affected voters can recast their damaged ballots.