Arson

Former Coos County Man Convicted of Arson and Multiple Charges by Jury

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LANCASTER, New Hampshire – After a thorough investigation, a Coos County jury has reached a verdict in the arson case involving Jeremy McMaster. McMaster was found guilty on charges of arson, as well as three additional charges. The trial, which unfolded at the Coos County Superior Court, concluded on Friday with the jury delivering their decision. The charges against McMaster stem from a fire that occurred last year. Prosecutors presented evidence to the court, alleging that McMaster deliberately set fire to a building, leading to its destruction. Alongside the arson charge, he faced three other … Read more

Montana Arson Trial Unveils Twisted Fentanyl Addiction Connection: Defendant Accused of Setting Fires for ‘One More Fix’

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POLSON, Montana – A trial began on Monday for accused arsonist Craig McCrea, who has been held on a $1 million bond since May 2022 in connection with four fires that occurred in July 2021. The largest of these fires, known as Boulder 2700, burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations in Finley Point. Prosecutors allege that McCrea started the fires to benefit his father, a firefighter for the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes. During the opening statements, Assistant Attorney General Thorin Geist told jurors that McCrea associated the smell of smoke with the opportunity to … Read more

Man Extradited from Sweden Faces Judge in Arson Cases Targeting Boston-Area Jewish Institutions

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Stockholm, Sweden – A man connected to a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish institutions in the Boston area has been extradited from Sweden. Alexander Giannakakis, a former resident of Quincy, Massachusetts, faced a judge on Monday to answer for his alleged involvement in the crimes. Federal authorities claim that Giannakakis assisted his younger brother, who is believed to have set fires at four different locations in 2019. Tragically, the younger brother passed away in 2020. Following his return from Sweden, Giannakakis appeared in court for his arraignment, which was subsequently continued until next Tuesday. … Read more