FARMINGTON — A Jay man was indicted Tuesday, accused of setting fire to his house at 11 Oak St. on Sept. 18, 2021.
A Franklin County grand jury indicted Christopher White, 52, on a charge of arson.
Investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal arrested White, who was burned in the blaze, in October in Portland.
Jay police responded to a report of smoke at White’s home about 5:39 p.m. and found a car on fire and flames spreading to a truck. The first officer there was confronted by White, Jay police Chief Richard Caton IV said previously.
White came out of the house peacefully, put down a shotgun and was taken into custody.
Firefighters extinguished flames from the vehicles and an exterior wall of the house.
A conviction for arson is punishable by up to 30 years and a fine of up to $50,000.
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