Fort Wayne man accused of cutting off his genitals, using it to commit arson

Global Health Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:32:31 GMT Moderate confidence — 64/100

(WPTA) - A 36-year-old Fort Wayne man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly cut off his genitals and used it while committing arson.
Christopher Peden is charged with one count of arson, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 12 years.
The Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a garage fire in May, just as Fort Wayne Police Department officers were dispatched to reports of a stabbing, according to court records obtained by 21Investigates.

(WPTA) - A 36-year-old Fort Wayne man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly cut off his genitals and used it while committing arson.
Christopher Peden is charged with one count of arson, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 12 years.
The Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a garage fire in May, just as Fort Wayne Police Department officers were dispatched to reports of a stabbing, according to court records obtained by 21Investigates.

Sources: 21alivenews