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Fire in West Dennis ruled arson, reward being offered for information

State Fire Marshal, Dennis police and fire all agree it was arson

WEST DENNIS - The State Fire Marshal and the Dennis Police and Fire Departments have ruled a structure fire last Thursday, February 2, as arson. The fire, according to Police Captain William Monahan, destroyed a free-standing garage on the property of 16 Aunt Julia Ann's Road  around 9 p.m.  Damage to the garage and the contents inside is estimated at $100,000.

Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact Detective Christine Hornby at 774-352-1517 or chornby@town.dennis.us. Information may also be called into the Dennis Police Department tip line at 774-352-1500.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the prosecution of the responsible party or parties.  The reward is being offered through the Arson Watch Reward Program, according to police. Call the Arson Hotline toll-free at 800-682-9229.

 

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