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Monson man charged with arson in connection with multiple fires


MONSON, Maine (WGAN) State Fire Marshal investigators arrested a 61-year-old Monson man and charged him with arson.

Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland said Thursday Quinton King was charged in connection with fires in Monson that occurred Wednesday morning. King is charged with setting fire to four outbuildings next to his home and a neighbor’s vehicle. The fires took place at 20 and 22 Nana’s Lane in Monson.

Investigators say the fires started in two separate locations. The buildings and vehicle were destroyed by the fires.

King was taken to the Piscataquis County Jail and is expected to make a court appearance on Monday.

Fire Marshals are also investigating the discovery of a pickup truck owned by King, which was damaged by fire, in Chapman. The truck was located on Thursday.

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