On April 28, 2026, at 1:12 a.m., a deliberate act of arson occurred at Makle Park's basketball court. Two individuals entered the park at 1:09 a.m. and proceeded to the basketball court, where they ignited a fire involving metal and clothing. The blaze caused damage to the court, with a melted zipper found fused to the surface. The pair was seen leaving the park at 1:21 a.m., heading towards S. 5th Street via Corn Avenue. The Columbia Borough Police Department are seeking information from anyone who might have ring camera footage of the suspects or information about the incident.