The Associated Press via Public Opinion
CALIFORNIA, Pa. — A student who serves as a mascot for California University of Pennsylvania is charged with allegedly setting fire to a broken-down homecoming float.
University spokeswoman Christine Kindl says 20-year-old James Shaffer, of Johnstown, told the Herald-Standard of Uniontown that Shaffer was undergoing “an evaluation at a medical facility” on Monday, a day after he was charged with setting the fire.
California borough police say Shaffer allegedly set fire to the float Sunday afternoon. It was parked on a street after breaking down during the university’s homecoming parade on Saturday.
Shaffer dresses as the shaggy-haired, muscular Cal U. Vulcan at sports events and other functions. He’ll face a preliminary hearing on arson, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct charges.
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