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East Washington man accused of attempting to set house on fire

East Washington police arrested a man Sunday night after he allegedly tried to set his home on fire with a woman and a 4-year-old child inside. Donald Lee Kosek, 37, of East Washington, faces felony charges of arson and terroristic threats. According to the criminal complaint, police were ...

Waynesburg woman charged with arson

Waynesburg police arrested a woman accused of setting fire to a house last week. Christina Lynn Shriver, 34, of Waynesburg, faces felony charges of arson, aggravated arson, reckless burning and risking catastrophe. Emergency crews were called to 177 S. Morgan St. at about 1 p.m. May 2. Police ...

California Manor arson suspect to stand trial on charges

A man accused of setting fire to his apartment at California Manor last month will see his case go to trial. Christopher Demetrious Grasty, 38, of California, appeared before District Judge Joshua Kanalis Thursday afternoon for a scheduled preliminary hearing. According to online court ...

California Manor resident charged with setting building afire

The man who jumped from the fourth floor of a burning apartment building in California earlier this month is now accused of starting the fire. California police charged Christopher Demetrious Grasty on Tuesday with more than two dozen arson charges, including aggravated arson resulting in ...

Washington man charged in apartment building fire

Washington police arrested a city man Wednesday night after he was accused of starting a fire on the porch of his apartment building. William Gary Reese, 56, faces felony charges of arson and risking catastrophe. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to his home at 649 Broad ...