Maryland State Fire Marshal
News Release Martin O’Malley Governor
William E. Barnard State Fire Marshal
Multiple Malicious Fires End With Arrest LEONARDTOWN, ST. MARY’S COUNTY (March 4, 2012) – Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded an investigation into multiple fires occurring on the property of a convenience store with an arrest. Investigators determined that Eric D Grabis (33) intentionally ignited two fires on the property of the Fastop Convenience Store located at 23952Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown. One fire was set in a 55 gallon oil drum and the other involved a commercial dumpster. No injuries were reported. Grabis was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center charged with Malicious Burning 2nd Degree.
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