NR 6-17-17 Third Suspect Arrested in Salisbury Fire

Third Individual Arrested in Salisbury Fire      WICOMICO COUNTY,  -  The ongoing investigation involving an arson fire at Friendly Food Store located at 900 N. Salisbury Blvd in Salisbury of Wicomico County has lead to a third arrest. Investigators from the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office have arrested Mayank R. Kothari (37) of Salisbury for his involvement in the intentionally set fire which originally occurred on June 16th. Kothari, who was an employee at the Friendly Food Store, has been charged with Arson Second Degree. Kothari was transported to Wicomico County Detention Center where he is being held pending his initial appearance.      Mohammad Adeen (39) and Timothy E. DeMent (42) are also being held at the Wicomico County Detention Center pending their initial appearance.       Anyone with any further information in reference to this fire is asked to call the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office, Lower Eastern Region Office at 410-713-3780.