Arsonist, 44, Charged In South Jersey Church Fire: Police

A 44-year-old man has been charged with arson in connection with a blaze that broke out at a South Jersey church, police said.

Brian Cannon was charged in connection with a West Deptford church fire.
Photo Credit: *Westville Fire Department/West Deptford PD*

Cecilia Levine

04/21/2024 6:36 p.m.

Brian Cannon is believed to have set fire to the Colonial Manor United Methodist Church on Elberne Avenue in West Deptford on Friday, April 20, local police said. He was charged with two counts of arson and aggravated assault.

Multiple fire companies responded to the church around 6:40 a.m. Friday. One firefighter was hospitalized with an injury suffered fighting the blaze, and has since been released.

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