WAYNESBURG, Pa. —
A suspect is in custody after Pennsylvania State Police say multiple fires that broke out over Labor Day weekend in Greene County are believed to be connected.
In a release from police on Monday, five separate fires occurred in Waynesburg Borough and the surrounding areas. The fires occurred at St. Ann Church , Buddy's Motel, and multiple residential properties in the area. Advertisement
Police said no injuries were reported as a result of the fires.
State officials said in the release that a suspect has been taken into custody and is being interviewed. Investigators believe that all of the fires are connected.
Officials later identified the suspect as 37-year-old Jesse Patterson Jr. He is facing charges including arson and burglary.
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