Baltimore County detectives have made an arrest in connection with a house fire on the grounds of Fort Howard.
James William Folk (38) has been charged with second degree arson and second degree burglary. He is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on $150,000 bail.
On December 20, 2014 at 8:50 p.m., Baltimore County Fire and Police personnel responded to the 9600 block of Gettysburg Avenue 21052 for a report of a dwelling fire. One responding officer reported that he could see the fire from several miles away. When fire personnel arrived on the scene, they found a three story vacant dwelling with heavy fire showing.
The fire department response was then escalated to a second alarm. Approximately 15 pieces of Baltimore County Fire Department equipment were assigned to fight the fire that was brought under control at 2:26 a.m.
Fire investigators determined that the fire was deliberately set. Their investigation led them to indentify Folk as the person responsible.
No injuries were reported during this incident.
Booking photograph of James William Folk
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