Poland Man Arrested After Allegedly Trying To Set His Grandpa’s Truck On Fire

A man from Poland, Maine, was arrested last Friday after authorities say he tried to set his grandfather's truck on fire.

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Firefighters in Androscoggin County were called to a property at 72 East Way in Poland following what appeared to be a small vehicle fire. Authorities later called in the Maine State Fire Marshal's Office to assist in the matter after it was learned the fire may have been intentionally set.

"The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Fire Marshal’s Office after learning that 23-year-old Trevor Brown of Poland was at the property, allegedly attempting to set his grandfather’s vehicle on fire. Investigators determined that Brown poured gasoline in and around the vehicle and used a torch to ignite a piece of carpet. The burning carpet was removed before the fire spread to the vehicle, preventing it from becoming fully engulfed. "

Luckily, because the carpet was removed in time, only minor damage was done to the vehicle.

Authorities didn't go into detail about what Brown's motives were or if anyone else was around at the time of the incident.

Brown was arrested and taken to the Androscoggin Jail. He's been charged with arson.

Investigators are still looking into the matter.

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According to the State Fire Marshal's Office, arson fires make up a small percentage of the overall number of fires that occur throughout the state.