A Phoenix firefighter was arrested on suspicion of causing more than $25,000 in damage to a townhome after the townhouse resident threatened to cheat on his wife.
According to FOX 10 Phoenix, Peoria police said Gregory Knauss planned to sabotage the townhome’s plumbing and HVAC system as a revenge plan.
Detectives say a witness noticed Knauss standing on the roof of a townhome in Peoria, Arizona, on January 23.
Knauss allegedly used spray foam to clog the townhome’s pipes and roof, destroying the air conditioning unit. He is also suspected of punching a hole in the roof.
Detectives said Knauss had been involved in a dispute with a townhome resident over his romantic relationship with the resident’s girlfriend.
The resident was said to have planned to speak to Knaus’ wife about the incident.
In response, Knaus allegedly sent the resident a text message saying, “I know where you live,” and threatened to take his life.
On February 27, Knauss was arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including second-degree robbery, criminal damage, harassment, and menacing.
FOX 10 reported that Knauss is a fire engineer with the Phoenix Fire Department.
