Crime & Safety
Fallston Man Charged for Allegedly Burning Two Vehicles
State fire marshals conducted an investigation that lasted more than two years.
A 34-year-old Fallston man has been charged with first- and second-degree arson and two counts of malicious burning with intent to defraud as the result of an investigation that spanned more than two years.
Jerry W. Williams Jr. of the 2200 block of Choate Road has been charged by Deputy State Fire Marshals in relation to an incident that took place shortly before 3 a.m. on Oct. 13, 2008. According to a release from the fire marshal, Williams allegedly burned his 1984 Winnebago RV and 2006 Ford King Rancher, which were on his property at the time.
The fire marshal believes Williams received the assistance of two other suspects, for whom charges are pending.
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Williams was arrested “without incident” Thursday by the Maryland State Police and is being held on $50,000 bond at the Harford County Detention Center.
He faces up to 60 years in prison and $90,000 in fines if convicted.
