Five Found Dead After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In New York Five Found Dead After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In New York
Five Found Dead After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In New York Five people were found dead inside a Long Island home following a massive fire overnight. The blaze broke out around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at a three-story Riverhead residence located at 46 East 2nd St., said the Suffolk County Police. The five were found by local firefighters after the fire was extinguished, police said. Firefighters from eight departments responded.Riverhead Fire Department/Ex-Capt. Paul Sparrow Eight fire departments responded to battle the blaze that took several hours to put out. Riverhead Fire Department Ex-Chief Nicholas Luparella reported that upon arri…
Second Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Outside Club In Fairfield County Second Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Outside Club In Fairfield County
Second Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Outside Club In Fairfield County A second man has been apprehended for his alleged role in the shooting death of another man at a nightclub in Fairfield County. Kadeem Frazer, age 28, of Bridgeport, was arrested for his role in the Saturday, Oct. 2, murder of  Jonathan DaSilva at the VIP Lounge on Pembroke Street. Frazer was driving the vehicle, as Robert Sorrells, who was arrested on October 21, fired the shots that killed the victim from the passenger’s seat of Frazer’s car, according to Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for the City of Bridgeport. Related Story: Man Charged For Fatal Shoot…
Know Him? Police In Fairfield County Searching For Arson Suspect Know Him? Police In Fairfield County Searching For Arson Suspect
Know Him? Police In Fairfield County Searching For Arson Suspect Police in Connecticut are searching for a man who is wanted in connection for allegedly setting a fire on purpose and then watching the flames from a distance. The man allegedly set fire to a structure in Fairfield County on the corner of Olive and Rosedale streets in Bridgeport on Friday, Jan. 15, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for the city. Appleby said the man was seen on surveillance footage walking away after setting the fire to the building and watching from a distance. Bridgeport investigators and the Bridgeport Fire Department have spent months attempting to i…
Woman Accused Of Setting Fire To Shop In Western Mass Woman Accused Of Setting Fire To Shop In Western Mass
Woman Accused Of Setting Fire To Shop In Western Mass A Western Mass woman has been accused of setting fire to a motorcycle shop.  Angela Garcia was arrested on Wednesday, June 30 in connection with a fire on Tuesday, June 1, at the Indian Motorcycle building on State Street in Springfield, said the Springfield Fire Department. A warrant for Garcia, age 40, of Springfield, was issued following an investigation by members of the Springfield Arson & Bomb Squad, the department said. Garcia was charged with arson of a dwelling and malicious destruction of property of $1,200
Man Accused Of Intentionally Starting Fire At Residence In Fairfield County,   Police Say Man Accused Of Intentionally Starting Fire At Residence In Fairfield County,   Police Say
Man Accused Of Intentionally Starting Fire At Residence In Fairfield County, Police Say A man has been accused of intentionally igniting a fire at a residence in Fairfield County. The blaze broke out around 9:25 a.m. Saturday, May 15 at a bathroom in a multi-family home in New Canaan at 35 Millport Ave. The fire was no longer active when officers arrived at the scene, New Canaan Police said.  The fire appeared to have been started in the garbage pail by placing ignited paper towels into the garbage pail, according to police.  The bathroom walls were covered in black soot from the fire and smoke, said police. A subsequent investigation by responding …
Fairfield County Man Charged With Attack On NYPD Officer, Tossing Molotov Cocktail, Police Say Fairfield County Man Charged With Attack On NYPD Officer, Tossing Molotov Cocktail, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Charged With Attack On Nypd Officer, Tossing Molotov Cocktail, Police Say A Fairfield County man is being charged in federal court with an attack on an NYPD officer over the weekend and then tossing a Molotov cocktail. Lionel Virgile, age 44, of Bridgeport, will face a federal just on a charge of arson on Monday, April 19, for the attack which took place in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 17, said the NYPD. According to police, around 8 a.m., Saturday, 67 Precinct officers stopped Virgile in a gray 2000 Lincoln Town car for a traffic infraction. The officers were speaking with Virgile when he opened the car door and threw an unknown liquid substance in an officer's …
Suspect In String Of Intentionally Set CT Fires Apprehended, State Police Say Suspect In String Of Intentionally Set CT Fires Apprehended, State Police Say
Suspect In String Of Intentionally Set CT Fires Apprehended, State Police Say An arsonist allegedly responsible for several fires in Connecticut has been taken into custody. On Saturday, Feb. 27 at approximately 6:05 p.m., troopers in Litchfield County responded to a report of a fire at 27 North Street and 118 West Chalybes Road in Roxbury.  The Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosive Investigation Unit was requested by the local fire marshal.  It was determined that the fires were set intentionally, according to state police. The Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crimes Squad was requested to assist. These fires are suspected to be rel…
Self Storage Office Destroyed With Fire And Sledgehammer; Arrest Made Self Storage Office Destroyed With Fire And Sledgehammer; Arrest Made
Self Storage Office Destroyed With Fire And Sledgehammer; Arrest Made A man who allegedly used a sledgehammer to break into a Self Storage facility and set it on fire has been arrested. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, around 3:30 p.m. Waterbury police arrested Jacen Heslop, 32, of Waterbury, on the charges of first-degree arson, first-degree reckless endangerment, fired egress criminal mischief, second-degree breach of the peace, second-degree threatening, first-degree burglary, and fire degree criminal trespass, according to the Republican American. Heslop had been renting a storage unit at a facility on Captain Neville Drive but was evicted days before the fire. Later…
Accused Serial Arsonist Arrested By Plainfield Police Accused Serial Arsonist Arrested By Plainfield Police
Accused Serial Arsonist Arrested By Plainfield Police Plainfield Police have arrested an alleged serial arsonist. Roland Bourque III, 29, of Moosup, Connecticut, was arrested Thursday, July 23, on two counts of arson, WTNH reported. The charges stem from two fires: June 22, 2016, on South Main Street; and Aug. 17, 2017, on Roy Street. Bourque alleged confessed to setting the fires when he was arrested after being caught trying to set fire to an abandoned resident on May 2, WTHN reported. 
Man Accused Of Starting Fires At Two CT Homes, Police Say Man Accused Of Starting Fires At Two CT Homes, Police Say
Man Accused Of Starting Fires At Two CT Homes, Police Say As firefighters responded to three house fires, police arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly starting two of the blazes. The call for the first fire was received around 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, in Litchfield County, at a two-story, cape style single-family home in Torrington, said Torrington Police Lt. Brett Johnson. When the Torrington Fire Department arrived on the scene of the fire on Torrinford West Street, they found the residence fully engulfed in flames, as well as a Honda vehicle in the driveway, Torrington Fire Chief Peter Towey said. Towey said a report a person inside …