A man in Massachusetts was arrested this week in connection to setting off a series of brush fires in the state amid ongoing dry conditions.
The Arrest in Attleboro
During a traffic stop on Saturday, authorities apprehended a 72-year-old resident of Attleboro, Massachusetts, after a comprehensive investigation that utilized video surveillance. The incidents of arson occurred within his hometown, police said.
Attempts to reach the man for comment on Monday were unsuccessful, and it remains unclear if he has legal representation to address the allegations.
“Attleboro Police Detectives conducted an intense and extensive organization, which included collection of void surveillance, ultimately resulting in the arrest of 72-year-old Gerard Genest of Brown Street in South Attleboro,” police said in a press release posted on social media.
The Brush Fires
The string of suspicious brush fires broke out last week across various locations in Attleboro, a city roughly 40 miles south of Boston, according to police. The fires targeted …