Arson Attack Destroys Historic Texas Restaurant Napoli's

Devastating Arson Attack

• 💔 Security footage captured the chilling moment Napoli's, a historical Italian restaurant in Corsicana, was intentionally set ablaze.
• ⛽ The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Salvador Sandoval, was seen carrying a gasoline tank, dousing the restaurant bar, and then igniting the fire.
• 💥 The fire caused extensive damage, leaving the restaurant "almost burned to the ground" after "two decades of work."

Impact on Community and Residents

• 🏠 Three people living in apartments above the restaurant were displaced due to the fire and smoke.
• 🤝 The owners of Napoli's are working to find temporary housing for the displaced residents.
• 💬 The community has shown support for the restaurant owners over the past 20 years.

Investigation and Future

• 🚨 Police arrested Salvador Sandoval and charged him with arson with intent to damage a habitat, a first-degree felony.
• 🔍 The motive behind the arson attack is currently unclear, according to police.
• ⏳ Napoli's owners are focused on reopening, a process that may take weeks, and are committed to staying in their current location.
• 🏛️ The restaurant is a historical landmark, originally built in the early 1900s to serve Corsicana's rail days.