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Two wanted in connection with Sanford fire in custody

Two wanted in connection with Sanford fire in custody

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SANFORD, Maine (WGAN)  The two men being sought in connection with a house fire in Sanford earlier in the month are now in custody.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says both have been arrested and charged with arson.

Johnathan Cox was arrested by Sanford Police Tuesday night and Lonnie McMahon was arrested by Berwick Police on Monday.

Tips from the public are credited with locating both men after fire marshals Monday asked for help from the public to find them.

Both men are now in the York County Jail.

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