Man Convicted in Arsons at Housing Subdivision
A man was found guilty in Baltimore of masterminding the state’s largest residential arson -- a cluster of fires in December that caused $10 million in damage at a subdivision under construction.
Patrick Walsh, 21, was found guilty in federal court of conspiracy and 34 arson counts for planning and helping set fires at the Hunters Brooke development in Indian Head. No one was hurt, but a family of five had to flee as flames destroyed 10 homes and severely damaged 16.
Each count carries a possible prison term of up to 20 years and a $250,000 fine. U.S. District Judge Roger Titus set sentencing for Dec. 5.
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