**Title:** Richard Tillman Arrested After Post Office Crash Amid Mental Health Struggles
**Meta Description:** Richard Tillman, brother of NFL star Pat Tillman, faces arson charges after crashing into a post office while livestreaming, highlighting ongoing mental health issues.
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**Headline:** Richard Tillman Faces Arson Charges Following Post Office Crash Linked to Mental Health Issues
Richard Tillman, the brother of the late NFL player and Army hero Pat Tillman, was arrested early Sunday morning after crashing his vehicle into a post office in San Jose. According to family statements, Richard has been grappling with severe mental health challenges for several years. His brother, Kevin Tillman, revealed that Richard was livestreaming during the incident, which resulted in a fire that engulfed the post office.
At approximately 3 a.m., Richard crashed into the post office located in a strip mall, igniting a blaze that required the efforts of around 50 firefighters to extinguish over the course of an hour and a half. At the scene, Richard informed police that he was live-streaming the event and identified himself as Pat Tillman’s brother.
Kevin Tillman expressed relief that no one was physically harmed in the incident. “Our family is aware that my brother Richard has been arrested,” he stated. “We have limited information at this time, but we are in communication with local authorities and are providing as much background and context as we can.”
He further emphasized the ongoing struggles Richard has faced, noting, “It’s not a secret that Richard has been battling severe mental health issues for many years. Unfortunately, securing the proper care and support for him has proven incredibly difficult – or rather, impossible.” Kevin added that the family is not surprised by the incident given Richard’s history.
Richard Tillman has been booked on suspicion of arson and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, according to records from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
Pat Tillman, who played for the Arizona Cardinals, famously left his NFL career to enlist in the U.S. Army following the September 11 attacks. He served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before being killed in action, a death that was later ruled to be accidental friendly fire by the Pentagon.
As the situation unfolds, the Tillman family continues to seek understanding and support for Richard during this challenging time.
**FAQ:**
**What charges is Richard Tillman facing?**
Richard Tillman has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a crash into a post office that resulted in a fire.
