FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2022

Morgantown Fire Marshals Arrest Suspect For First-Degree Arson

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Morgantown City Fire Marshals have placed one suspect under arrest following an investigation into a fire that occurred at approximately 2:18 p.m. on November 28, 2022. 

Todd William Riley Jr. was charged after investigators determined he set fire to a mattress inside an apartment at 511 Grant Ave. The 25-year-old was arraigned by Magistrate Bane, and his bond was set at $20,000.

The West Virginia State Fire Marshal's office and the Morgantown Police Department assisted with the investigation. 

Anyone with additional information about this fire should contact the Morgantown Fire Department at 304-284-7485.

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