Jay Man Arrested In Connection With September Fire

According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, a 51 year old man from Jay has been arrested in connection with a fire that happened on September 18th, 2021.

Christopher White, of Jay, was arrested in Portland on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021.  He was charged in connection with a fire that happened at 11 Oak Street in Jay, where he was living at the time.  The fire damaged the residence, two vehicles, and a motorcycle.

White suffered minor injuries in the fire.

The press release goes on to say:

After his arrest on Wednesday White was transported to the Cumberland County Jail where he posted bail. He is expected to appear in a Franklin County Court in November.  The Fire Marshal’s office was assisted during the investigation by the Jay Police Department and Livermore Falls Police Department.  

No additional information is available at this time.