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PORT DEPOSIT â A man who allegedly set several fires inside a home near Port Deposit last month â and then fled before detectives arrived at the scene â remained jailed on Tuesday after investigators arrested him, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Investigators identified the suspect as Isaaiah Rasuwl Darby, 26, of Aberdeen.
Darby stands accused of âintentionally setting multiple firesâ inside a home in the 100 block of Craigtown Road near Port Deposit shortly before 6 p.m. on June 16, prompting the Community Fire Company of Perryville and several surrounding volunteer fire companies to respond to the scene, fire officials reported.
PERRYVILLE â An investigation is continuing after a blaze damaged a pier in Perryville, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal.
A passerby called 911 at 6:45 a.m. on Monday after discovering the burning pier in the 200 block of Broad Street, prompting firefighters with area volunteer fire companies to respond, fire officials said. The Community Fire Company of Perryville served as the on-scene command unit, fire officials added.
Approximately 10 volunteer firefighters battled the blaze for about 10 minutes, before bringing it under control, fire officials reported.
The fire caused an estimated $500 in damage to the pier, which is constructed of wood and metal, according to Sr. Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver J. Alkire, an agency detective and spokesman.