January 6, 2010 Casino security nab man for arson www.privateofficer.com
By: Rick McCann/Staff
PRIVATE OFFICER NEWS
http://www.privateofficer.com/ A fire at an area casino was discovered by a security officer and State police have arrested an Ohio man for allegedly setting the fire.
Police said that the fire was set to a restroom at the Presque (presk) Isle Downs & Casino in Erie.
Police say the security officer found the fire after patrons smelled smoke about 2:20 a.m. Wednesday. and notified other security officers as he attempted to estinguish the blaze.
Police have arrested 26-year-old William McMillen, of Cleveland, and charged him with arson, risking a catastrophe and other charges.
Police say nobody was hurt.
About 150 patrons and employees were in the slot machine casino when the fire was reported.
Police did not immediately say how the fire was started or why McMillen allegedly set it.
McMillen is awaiting arraignment before a district judge in Erie.
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