TTL News 308 Posted February 16 On February 15th 2024 at approximately 7:15 PM Elmira Police Department Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of Pennsylvania Ave for a reported structure fire. Elmira Fire Department Investigators on scene indicated that the fire appeared to be suspicious. A suspect was developed and the matter was further investigated by the Elmira Police Department. The results of the investigation determined that an occupant of the residence set the house on fire while the residence was occupied by three other persons related to the suspect. As a result of this investigation the Elmira Police Department has charged 18 year old Edwin A Bennett of Elmira with Arson in the Second Degree, a Class B Felony. Bennett is being held at the Elmira Police Department pending arraignment in Elmira City Court. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
