Portland Police have arrested 29-year-old Ken Muco of Westbrook in connection with an attempted arson and armed disturbance at the New Buja Belle Restaurant and Bar.
On Tuesday, June 23, members of the Portland Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) arrested Muco without incident.
According to police, the incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, when officers responded to reports of a disturbance involving an armed individual at the New Buja Belle Restaurant and Bar. Investigators determined that Muco entered the business carrying what appeared to be a makeshift Molotov cocktail. He allegedly ignited the incendiary device in an attempt to set the establishment on fire, endangering patrons and staff inside.
During the same incident, Muco is accused of displaying a firearm and threatening people in the restaurant.
Following an extensive investigation, detectives identified Muco as the suspect. Police also executed a search warrant at his residence, where they recovered additional evidence, including a firearm.
This incident remains under active investigation.
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