A University of Texas at Dallas student was arrested in Collin County on charges that include arson involving a place of worship and a terroristic threat, according to jail records.
Frisco police arrested Manojh Sai Lella, 22, on December 22 after taking him into custody on view and on a local warrant, according to Collin County jail records. Lella faces a first-degree felony charge of arson with intent to damage a habitat or place of worship and a Class A misdemeanor charge of terroristic threat of a family or household member, records show.
The arson charge carries a bond set at $100,000, while the misdemeanor charge carries a $3,500 bond, according to the jail listing. As of Wednesday, Lella remained confined in the Collin County jail, where records show he has been held for two days.
Court records list Lella as a male born in 2003, with a home address in Frisco. Jail records identify the Frisco Police Department as both the issuing authority and arresting agency in the case.
Lella is listed on LinkedIn as a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, where his profile states he is pursuing a degree in Information Technology. The profile also lists prior volunteer experience and involvement in student organizations. No public posts were visible on the account as of Wednesday.
The Dallas Express reached out to the Frisco Police Department seeking comment on the arrest and the allegations. A response was not received by publication time.
Investigators have not publicly released additional details about the alleged incident or the specific place of worship referenced in the arson charge. Court records do not yet list an attorney for Lella, and no court disposition has been entered in either case.
A first-degree felony conviction in Texas can carry a sentence of five to 99 years or life in prison, while a Class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in jail, though prosecutors must first prove the allegations in court.
