ARREST MADE IN DELMAR FIRE

WICOMICO COUNTY, Deputy State Fire Marshals have made an arrest in connection with a fire which occurred Wednesday in Delmar. The fire was reported in the 8000 Block of Lynch Drive on October 18th and brought 20 firefighters from Delmar, Hebron and Salisbury to the scene. The incident was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes but not before causing an estimated $15,000.00 in damage to the structure and personal contents inside.

Deputy State Fire Marshals conducted the origin and cause investigation and determined the fire was ignited in multiple areas of the two story wood framed single family dwelling which was occupied at the time. Based on the fire scene examination it was determined the cause of the fire was arson.

During the investigation it was determined that Gordon Shelton III (46) was the only person inside the dwelling at the time of the fire and was responsible for setting the fire. An arrest warrant was obtained and served charging Shelton with 1st and 2nd Degree Arson. Shelton was transported to the Wicomico County Detention center without incident where he awaits an initial appearance.

If convicted, Shelton faces up to 30 years confinement and / or $50,000.00 dollars in fines.