Domestic violence incident leads to arson arrest in Frederick County

(10700 block Etzler Mill Road, Woodsboro)

WOODSBORO, Md. — A reported domestic-related incident in Frederick County escalated into a residential fire Tuesday evening, resulting in the arrest of a 48-year-old Woodsboro man on a charge of first-degree arson. 

According to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 5:23 p.m. on November 3 to assist Frederick County Fire and Rescue personnel with a house fire in the 10700 block of Etzler Mill Road.

At the scene, deputies located and detained Michael East, 48, of Woodsboro. A preliminary investigation indicated that the fire was connected to a domestic-related incident, and investigators remained at the property for several hours as deputies and fire marshals worked to determine what happened.

Authorities subsequently arrested East and transported him to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center, where he remained in custody as of November 5, according to WUSA9.

Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances of the domestic incident, whether anyone was injured, or the extent of the damage caused by the fire.

East faces a charge of first-degree arson.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about the incident to call 301-600-1046 or submit a tip through its tip line at 301-600-4131.

(Michael East, 48, Charged with first-degree Arson)

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(Sources: Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, WUSA-9, The Frederick News Post)

Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today
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