Volunteer Firefighter Accused Of Setting Fires

Last updated on Friday, February 8, 2008

(CROWN POINT) - An 18-year-old volunteer firefighter is charged with setting six fires since late November.

James Edwards III of Crown Point was a volunteer with the Merrillville Fire Department.

Investigators say fires were set at businesses and an apartment building construction site.

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