Man charged with arson after Knights Inn motel room fire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 17:51 · Archive

A man is facing arson charges after allegedly setting a fire in a motel room in South Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

A man is facing arson charges after state police said he set a fire in a South Greensburg motel room early on Saturday morning. A witness walking past Room 247 at the Knights Inn around 1:40 a.m. noticed flames and used a fire extinguisher to extinguish them. Scott R. Robertson, 49, was standing in the room at the time, according to court papers.

Authorities said Robertson, who was shirtless and shoeless, then knocked on random doors at the motel. Police said he appeared intoxicated when they arrived. Officers found fire damage on the motel room floor and a damaged shoe, along with a lighter on the night stand and a bottle of bourbon.

Robertson was denied bail and is being held at Westmoreland County Prison. He is charged with aggravated arson, risking catastrophe and related offences. He did not have an attorney listed in online court records. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday.

How it is being reported

• ‘It’s a trend,’ arson suspect said as his Pa. motel room burned: policeThe Westmoreland County motel room fire was set on Halloween morning, police said, and put out by a passerby.PennLive · 3 Nov, 17:34
• Man accused of setting fire at Knights Inn in South GreensburgA man is facing arson charges after state police said he set a fire in a South Greensburg motel room over the weekend.TribLIVE · 2 Nov, 19:16

In this story: Scott R. Robertson · Knights Inn · South Greensburg · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County Prison

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