SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— A sentencing date has been set for a Florida man who set fire to, then shot at, Michigan State Police patrol cars in the Soo in 2023.
41-year-old James Itani, 41, of Orlando pleaded no contest to terrorism, assault with intent to murder, and third-degree arson. In exchange, 10 counts of assault with intent to murder and four weapons violations were dropped.
In the early morning hours of September 6, 2023, Itani drove to the Soo Post wearing camouflage. He doused several patrol cars with gas and set them alight, then grabbed a rifle from his vehicle and shot the vehicles several times.
Sentencing is set for March 24 in Chippewa County Circuit Court.
