Man convicted in Fond du Lac fire boming

FOND DU LAC, WI — A Sparta man is convicted of firebombing a Fond du Lac home in July of 2016. Elliot Schneider is found guilt of damage of property by use of explosives, first degree reckless endangering safety and felony bail jumping. Those charges are connected with the use of an explosive device that detonated causing damage to the residence and endangering those inside.on July 9, 2026. Schneider is scheduled to be sentenced in Fond du Lac County Court on May 24th. A co-defendant previously convicted in this case, Jonas Johnson, is also awaiting sentencing.