Without exact evidence to link these fires to a person or persons, even if there is an arrest, charges will not stick. I've said this from the very beginning: Someone has to know exactly WHO in this area is responsible for this type of destruction! It should NOT matter that the majority of buildings have been abandoned properties and have been for many years. What DOES matter is that someone has taken destruction into his/her/their own hands wasting time, jeopardizing the lives of our beloved community fire departments, emergency personnel, law enforcement officers and the list goes on.
The reward for information leading to an arrest in these arsons has been set at $5,000! Many in the area seem to think that the reward should be more! More??? That being so, it is truly a sad day in Accomack County when someone feels that the information they hold is worth MORE.
But then it has occurred to me that perhaps it isn't the amount of reward money the citizens are holding back for. Maybe, just maybe, it is the fear of having to testify in court. Maybe someone in law enforcement should take the time to reassure the citizens that they will remain totally anonymous!
Here are the numbers to call if you have any information:
1-800-582-8350 or (757) 424-6820
Accomack County Sheriff's Office at (757) 787-1131.
The fire occurred Saturday night and will be arson number 41. The fire occurred in an outbuilding on Cassat Ave. in Parksley. There were no injuries and the building was not a total loss.
State Police are asking anyone who may have any knowledge that could help them catch the arsonist to contact either them or the Accomack County Sheriff's Department.
There is a $5000 reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the fires.
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