Arson

Pacemaker Data Admissible in Ohio Arson Prosecution

A judge in Ohio has ruled that medical information from a pacemaker can be used as evidence in a criminal case over the objection patient. The case involves an arson prosecution where the defendant claims he was in bed when the fire started, but a cardiologist’s review of his pacemaker data makes that claim “highly improbable”.

Indiana Homeowner Sues Fire Department Over Volunteer Arson

The owner of a mobile home in Perry Township that was set on fire last year by a volunteer firefighter with a history of setting fires has filed suit against the fire department, the fire chief and the arsonist. Duane Connaughton filed suit against the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department over a fire that occurred on September 6, 2016.

Defense Attorney’s Pants Catch Fire During Arson Trial

An attorney defending an accused arsonist had a mishap during his closing argument when his pants caught fire. The YCMTSU incident occurred yesterday in Miami-Dade Circuit Court. Attorney Stephen Gutierrez has arguing that his client was innocent because the fire was the result of spontaneous combustion.

Magistrate Recommends Dismissal of 10 Counts and 8 Defendants in Maine Fire Case

A federal magistrate judge in Maine has recommended that ten counts of a lawsuit filed against members of the Tremont Fire Department be dismissed. The owners of Cap’n Nemo’s restaurant accused the firefighters of intentionally allowing their building to burn down in December, 2013.

Aussie Firefighter-Arsonist Has Sentence Suspended

An Australian firefighter who was convicted of setting a wildland fire and calling into two false alarms has had his one-year prison sentence reduced to a nine-month suspended sentence by an appellate court.

Michigan Junk Science Fire Investigators Not Liable for Erroneous Conviction

A man who was convicted of arson for a 1985 fire that killed his wife and daughters, has lost his bid to hold investigators accountable for the years he spent in prison because they used now-discredited myths about arson.

Illinois Firefighter Charged With Multiple Arsons

A volunteer firefighter in Illinois has been charged in connection with a series of five arson fires over the past two weeks. Kenneth Grabow, 20, is facing 6 counts of criminal damage to property and 4 counts of arson in connection with the 5 fires.

Indy Firefighter Alleges Race Discrimination and Retaliation

An Indianapolis firefighter has filed suit in federal court claiming he was “set up” by co-workers on “fabricated allegations” after he complained about being denied a training opportunity because of his race. Jason Hardister filed suit last week alleging race discrimination and retaliation.

Advice For Handling Incident Scene Photos

Today’s burning question: I am assigned to our fire investigations unit and we are working on a policy to address how we handle the photos that we take. What do you recommend? Answer: My recommendation is you sit down with the following and determine what they want you to do:

LA Sues Developer for $20 Million Over Massive Apartment Fire

The City of Los Angeles is suing a developer over damages sustained during a massive apartment complex fire in December, 2014. The fire destroyed the seven-story Da Vinci Apartment complex that was under construction at the time. It also damaged nearby buildings and Interstate 110.

California Defense Attorney Plans to Put FD on Trial in Arson Case… NOT SO FAST!!!!

Today’s burning question: can an attorney defending someone charged with aggravated arson for setting a fire that severely injures a firefighter, use the carelessness of the firefighter and the fire department as mitigating factors? Answer: These defenses have been largely UNSUCCESSFUL.

PA Volunteer Firefighter Facing Arson Charges

A Pennsylvania firefighter is behind bars facing charges that he set three separate fires including one on January 2, 2016 that destroyed a barn and an 1800 square foot shed. Cody Weidner, a probationary firefighter with the Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Company, is accused of setting three fires and is suspected in a string of suspicious fires.

LODD Widow Claims Georgia Fire Chief Responsible for Wrongful Death

The widow of a firefighter killed in a collapse at a house fire in Waycross, Georgia in 2013, claims the fire chief and the building’s owner are responsible her husband’s wrongful death. Diane Little, the widow of Fire Lieutenant David Jeffrey Little, filed the lawsuit last week in Ware County state court naming the City of Waycross, Fire Chief David E. Eddins, and Ruben Guinovart as defendants

Firefighters Among Those Charged In Louisiana Arson Spree

Three Louisiana firefighters are among six men charged with a string of arson fires. The six, all residents of Allen Parish, have been charged with setting fire to residential and commercial buildings in Oakdale.

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