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Yahoo
18-02-2025
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Man accused of starting apartment fire that displaced 2 dozen people formally charged
A 36-year-old man has been formally charged for reportedly starting a fire that destroyed a Harrison Twp. apartment complex earlier this month. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Chaunsay Tinsley was indicted by a Montgomery County grand jury on Tuesday on two counts of aggravated arson, according to Montgomery County Common Pleas Court records. TRENDING STORIES: Nearly 630,000-pound 'superload' to cause area road closure Wednesday Ohio accents: Do they really exist? Voice of America Center temporarily changed to 'Voice of Mexico Center' on Google The charges are connected to the fire at the Meadows of Catalpa apartment complex on Camargo Drive on Feb. 7. As previously reported by News Center 7, a female called 911 reporting that her boyfriend sent her pictures of himself setting her clothes on fire. When deputies arrived on the scene, they saw smoke and flames coming from the complex and ran inside to get residents out. Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck said deputies knocked on the apartment door where they believe the fire began. Tinsley answered the door and told deputies 'nothing going on here.' Firefighters got to the scene and determined that all 24 units connected to the building needed to be evacuated. Tinsley eventually exited the apartment due to the amount of smoke and was taken into custody. The Red Cross was called to assist around 24 residents left without a home. Tinsley is being held on a $250,000 bond in the Montgomery County Jail. He's scheduled to appear in court next on Thursday. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
13-02-2025
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WATCH: Man accused of starting apartment fire tells deputies to ‘relax', refuses to open door
New video shows deputies trying to save people from a fire they say was intentionally set. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The fire occurred at an apartment complex in the 4100 block of Camargo Drive in Harrison Township around 3:40 a.m. As previously reported by News Center 7, a woman called 911 reporting that her boyfriend sent her pictures of himself setting her clothes on fire. Chaunsay Tinsley was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated arson, according to Vandalia Municipal Court records. Body camera video shows deputies spot smoke and flames while walking to Tinsley's apartment. TRENDING STORIES: First human case of bird flu reported in Ohio Rumpke truck involved in Darke Co. crash; 2 injuries reported Can you help? Police looking for man accused of stealing from local store Deputies knocked on Tinsley's door. 'I'm good,' Tinsley responds through the door. 'Alright, well can you let us in to check, we see like smoke dude,' a deputy responds to him. Tinsley continues to refuse to leave his apartment as the smoke gets thicker and spreads around the building. Deputies eventually try to kick down the door. After being unable to kick in the door, deputies change their priority to getting all other residents out of the building. Deputies return to Tinsley's apartment where they give him one last warning and he comes out still saying there is no fire and tells deputies to 'relax.' They handcuff him and lead him down the stairs. 'Really it's not on fire, it's smoke from the fireplace,' Tinsley tells deputies as he walks to a cruiser. The Red Cross was called to assist the around 24 residents left without a home. We will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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Man accused of starting apartment fire that displaced 24 charged with aggravated arson
A 36-year-old man is facing arson charges after he allegedly started a fire that destroyed a Harrison Township apartment complex Friday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Chaunsay Tinsley was charged with two counts of aggravated arson, according to Vandalia Municipal Court records. TRENDING STORIES: 'Preyed upon a child;' Community speaks out after teacher arrested for relationship with student Gov. DeWine announces pick for lieutenant governor Police: Man arrested on drug charge after 'barking like a dog' at auto parts store Tinsley's bond was set at $250,000 cash or surety. Court records indicate that Tinsley will be placed on electronic home monitoring if he posts bond. The fire occurred at an apartment complex in the 4100 block of Camargo Drive in Harrison Township around 3:40 a.m. As previously reported by News Center 7, a female called 911 reporting that her boyfriend sent her pictures of himself setting her clothes on fire. When deputies arrived on scene, they saw smoke and flames coming from the complex and ran inside to get residents out. Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck said deputies knocked on the apartment door where they believe the fire began. Tinsley answered the door and told deputies 'nothing going on here.' Deputies went to evacuate other residents but eventually came back and arrested Tinsley, according to court documents. Residents previously told News Center 7 that the complex was 'burning up' but the time they got out. 24 people were displaced in this fire. Tinsley is scheduled to appear in municipal court on Feb. 18. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
