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Monson man charged with arson

Staff, Piscataquis Observer • April 9, 2020

MONSON — Investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal have arrested Quinton King, 61 of Monson, and charged him with arson in connection with fires in Monson that occurred Wednesday morning, April 8.

 

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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. 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 in Dover-Foxcroft and he 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 the Aroostook County town of Chapman. The truck was located on April 9.

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