Ohio investigators seek public help in Trumbull County arson
On Thursday, Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) ruled a fire in Warren, Ohio (Trumbull County) as being caused by arson. Tips are now being sought from the public in an effort to identify those responsible, according to officials.
At 3:18 a.m. on Jan. 2, the Warren Police Department received a call of a fire at 450 Belmont Ave NE. When crews arrived on the scene, an occupant of the building had already used a fire extinguisher to put out a fire under his vehicle and on the side of the building, according to reports.
Gasoline was discovered on the front porch of the building and investigators determined that the fire had been intentionally set.
The Blue Ribbon Arson Committee is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the State Fire Marshal’s tip line at 800-589-2728. All tips will be thoroughly investigated.