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Man Sentenced for Assault, Arson Attempt on Police

7/31/2025

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Zayne Gordon, who had a history of driving offenses, escalated his criminal behavior by assaulting his ex-partner in December 2023. In a shocking turn of events on December 12, 2024, he attempted to ignite the Kaikohe police station with a Molotov cocktail, claiming it was a misguided attempt to impress a girl. He now faces a two-year, three-month prison sentence for his reckless actions.

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Zayne Gordon, who had a history of driving offenses, escalated his criminal behavior by assaulting his ex-partner in December 2023. In a shocking turn of events on December 12, 2024, he attempted to ignite the Kaikohe police station with a Molotov cocktail, claiming it was a misguided attempt to impress a girl. He now faces a two-year, three-month prison sentence for his reckless actions.