Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a Mechanicsville woman with arson related charges in connection with a mobile home fire located at 39934 New Market Turner Road in Mechanicsville, MD.
The early afternoon fire engulfed the mobile home as units arrived from Mechanicsville and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departments. The fire was quickly placed under control within fifteen minutes.
The investigation revealed a verbal altercation occurred between the homeowner, William Dotson and his girlfriend Cynthia D. Pinkney (32). As a result of the altercation, Pinkney ignited blankets on fire in the bathtub causing an estimated $3,000 in damages to the dwelling.
Pinkney was arrested on a warrant for Arson 1st Degree and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center today where she is awaiting review before a District Court Commissioner. If found guilty of the charges, Pinkney faces a penalty of up to 30 years imprisonment and/or $50,000 in fines.
And the second incident…
Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged, Marc David Wilson (34) with 1st Degree Arson in connection with intentionally setting multiple fires inside his mobile home.st Degree Arson and remains at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center awaiting review before a District Court Commissioner.
Hollywood, Leonardtown and Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the one alarm fire at approximately 6:00 p.m. on August 28, 2011 and placed the fire under control within twenty-five minutes.
Investigators determined multiple fires were set inside the dwelling by Wilson after the home was damaged when a tree fell and caused roof damage to the structure during the hurricane.
Wilson was arrested on a warrant and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. A subsequent background check revealed Wilson was also wanted on unrelated charges in Colorado.
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