NEWARK, Del. (AP) - Authorities in Delaware say they’ve arrested a man who deliberately started a fire in a motel room.
Assistant State Fire Marshal Michael G. Chionchio said Larry E. O’Neal Jr. has been charged with arson and another felony for allegedly igniting items on purpose inside a room of a Newark Super 8 Motel.
The fire started Thursday evening and is estimated to have caused $100,000 worth of damage.
Chionchio said O’Neal was committed to the Young Correctional Institute.
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