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Somerset County Man, 36, Convicted In Deadly Fire That Killed Cats After Argument With Ex-GF Somerset County Man, 36, Convicted In Deadly Fire That Killed Cats After Argument With Ex-GF
Somerset County Man, 36, Convicted In Deadly Fire That Killed Cats After Argument With Ex-GF A 36-year-old Somerset County man was convicted of aggravated arson and related charges after intentionally lighting a house with nine people on fire and causing the death of two cats. Patrick M. Hammond, of Somerville Borough, was convicted of the following charges after an April 21 non-jury bench trial, Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said in a joint release with other county officials: Second-degree aggravated arson Third-degree endangering another person (nine counts) Third-degree endangering the welfare of a child (four counts) Third-degree animal cruelty (two counts) Disorderly perso…

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