23-y-o man charged for allegedly setting family home ablaze over $5,000 dispute
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A 23-year-old St Andrew man has been charged for allegedly setting the home he shares with relatives on fire following a dispute involving $5,000.
Charged with arson is Trevaughn Robinson, otherwise called ‘Toby’ or ‘Trey’, of Ashley Road, Kingston 13.
The alleged incident happened on Saturday, October 24.
Reports from the Hunts Bay police are that about 2:00 p.m., Robinson was at home with his relatives when an argument reportedly developed over the loss of $5,000.
Following the argument, Robinson allegedly went inside the house and set it ablaze.
No one was injured, the police reported.
Robinson was reportedly apprehended by residents and handed over to the police.
He was subsequently taken into custody and charged after participating in a question-and-answer session.
His court date is being finalised.
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