Frederick man charged with arson after setting his own car and another vehicle on fire.
On 08/16/2014 at approximately 2321 hours, Frederick Police officers responded to 1660 Bowman’s Farm Road for a vehicle fire.
This case was assigned to Detective Forrest with the Criminal Investigation Division for follow-up investigation. Detective Forrest was able to identify the suspect in this case as, Warren Joseph Richards a 30 year old male. Through the investigation it was determined Richards intentionally set fire to his vehicle and a second vehicle parked next to Richards’ vehicle. Frederick County Fire and Rescue were called to the scene and extinguished the vehicle fires.
Detective Forrest applied for a statement of charges with the District Court Commissioner’s Office. An arrest warrant was issued o 09/11/2014, charging Richards with the below listed offenses.
On 09/15/2014 at approximately 8:30 AM detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division located Richards at his residence. Richards was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center without incident.
The investigation is still on-going and the Frederick Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Detective Kevin Forrest at 301-600-6219. Callers may remain anonymous and contact the Frederick Police Department Crime Tip Line at 301-600-TIPS. (8477)
Arrestee:
Warren Joseph Richards
DOB: 08/13/1984
2000 Block E. Palace Green Terrace
Frederick, Maryland 21702
Charges:
(2) Counts of Arson Second Degree
(2)Counts of Malicious Destruction of Property
Case#: 2014-063854
Investigator: Detective Kevin Forrest
Author: A/Corporal Petruzzello
301-600-4110
A/Corporal Steven Petruzzello
Criminal Investigation Division
Frederick Maryland Police Department
301-600-4110 | 240-674-7149 (preferred point of contact)