A week ago, downtown Mansfield, Ohio suffered acts of arson- #48 and #49 (simultaneously)
since June. Apparently, the authorities were holding two
individuals in jail while considering filing charges, when the two fires ignited.
Since nobody has been charged, I’m assuming the suspect’s were released. One of
the individuals had a previous history of arsons.
I still believe these acts of arson are somehow
related to the $2.1 million SAFER (FEMA) grant money awarded to Mansfield and
the push to hire 15 firefighters. Despite a $6,000.00 reward the neighbors to
these acts of arson are just like Sgt. Schultz
of Hogan’s Heroes fame.
Will we suffer our 50th act of arson in downtown Mansfield, Ohio
prior to the New Year?
Despite the snow, I wouldn’t bet against it. With
a major portion of boarded-up houses, the downtown area is an easy picking for
the prey. There are also many houses with boarded-up windows and tenants living
within the homes. Mansfield has been fortunate to avoid human casualties since the fires began in June, but how long until innocent lives are lost?
If you know something, please contact the authorities or contact me. Playing the “hear no, see no evil” wildcard isn’t a
solution or a humane response.
Arson is simply a form of terror and Fear is never the answer.
Until
We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
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