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Buffalo Police Arrest Church Vandalism Suspect

BUFFALO, Minn. (WCCO) -- The man believed to have vandalized six churches in Buffalo, Minn., over the weekend has been arrested, police say.

The Buffalo Police Department arrested Wade Murray, 30, of rural Buffalo, in connection with vandalism incidents at area churches. Murray confessed to the incidents and is in custody, pending felony charges of criminal damage to property.

Police believe he acted alone, and Murray explained that he was motivated to commit these acts due to his anger with God over personal issues; there was no mention of, nor any indication of political motivations to the suspect's actions.

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