On 08/25/2017 at approximately 0340 hours, Officers were
dispatched to Mill Pond Park located at 123 Garfield Street in response to a
reported structure fire. Upon arrival, it was observed that the
concession stand/bathroom facility south of the pool area was actively
burning. Additionally, a second active fire was discovered to be burning
within the Port O Let that was located near the north entrance of Mill Pond
Park adjacent to Garfield Street. Newington Fire personnel responded and
extinguished the fires. A notification was made to the
State Fire Marshal’s Office and an arson investigator responded to the
scene. Investigation determined that both
fires were intentionally set and caused approximately $100,000.00 in property
damage.
The Town of Newington is
offering a financial reward to anyone who can provide information that leads to
the identification and arrest of the individual or individuals
responsible. Anyone with information
regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Brendan LaChance at
(860)-594-6207 or blachance@newingtonct.gov
Newington Police
case number 1700018014