A man behind bars in Pasco County faces attempted murder and arson charges related to a fire that destroyed multiple townhomes earlier this month.
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested Joseph Newman on a warrant from Pasco Sheriff's Office (PSO) on Saturday.
PSO said Newman set a van on fire on Boardwalk street in Holiday on March 4, and that fire spread to several homes and vehicles.
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Newman was charged with seven counts of attempted first-degree murder premeditated, six counts of first-degree arson, and six counts of 2nd-degree arson. He is being held on a $1,150,000 bond
No one was injured in the fire.
