Police said Beck entered the church through a chapel that is open at all hours and vandalized it. A photo of the chapel shows a broken crucifix, a knocked-over kneeler, and a smashed candle.
Beck then entered the main church, damaging different areas such as objects on the altar and a candle stand area, police said. He left a trail of blood.
Using a bottle of hand sanitizer, Beck then tried to light a carpet leading up to the altar on fire, police said. A photo of the hand sanitizer shows a light next to it.
Police also said a statue of the Virgin Mary was knocked over and damaged.
Beck was arrested on felony charges of breaking and entering, vandalism, and arson, police said. More charges are expected. He was arraigned on Monday and his bond was set at $50,000.
Father Michael Troha, the church’s pastor, told CNA Wednesday that the estimated cost of damages in the church would be about $20,000. He said his stomach “dropped” when he heard the news about the attack.