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Man charged with arson in Newport, R.I., condo fire
PROVIDENCE – A Portsmouth, R.I., man is accused of arson after a fire broke out at a condominium complex on Thursday, according to police. Joseph Fragata was arrested hours after the blaze at Misty Harbor Condominiums at 26 West Narragansett Ave., in Newport, R.I., city police said in a statement.
Portsmouth man charged with setting fire to Newport condominium complex. What to know
According to police, a subsequent investigation ruled out electrical causes, however, a K9 unit detected an accelerant near the origin of the fire.
Newport arson suspect ordered held without bail
A Portsmouth man accused of starting a fire that significantly damaged several condominiums in Newport faced a judge Friday morning. Joseph Fragata, 56, was arraigned on an arson charge and ordered held without bail.
Portsmouth man arrested, accused of arson after fire at Newport condo complex
NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — A Portsmouth man is facing arson charges after a massive fire in Newport Thursday. Police said they arrested Joseph Fragata at his home Thursday night. According to police, Fragata has an extensive criminal history in Massachusetts.
RI man charged with arson after fire at Newport condo complex
A man was charged with arson after a large fire at a Newport, Rhode Island, condominium complex Thursday night, NBC affiliate WJAR-TV reports. Joseph Fragata, of Portsmouth, faces arson charges after the fire at the Misty Harbor Condominiums on Grafton Street.
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