Wayne Township Fire Investigators, along with investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, have made an arrest in the February 23rd fire at the residence located at 2733 S. Roena St. in the Mars Hill area on the south west side of the city.
Investigators and local police made the arrest on Thursday, March 4th. The arrest was made without incident and the suspect is cooperating. He will be charged with arson.
The fire occurred at the home of his estranged girlfriend and their child in common. Neither were at home at the time of the fire, and no injuries occurred.