Harrison Jones, a 21-year-old Michigan man, has been charged after allegedly driving over 700 miles and burning down the home of a Pennsylvania man dating his ex-girlfriend.
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More Details On The Michigan Man Allegedly Driving 700 Miles & Burning Down The Home Of The Pennsylvania Man Dating His Ex-Girlfriend
According to WZZM 13, the arson incident occurred around 5:17 a.m. on February 10. That morning, a family of six people were sleeping inside their two-story home in Bensalem. A woman, identified as the mother in the family, reportedly told police she awoke to “strange noises.” She saw someone downstairs. However, she assumed it was her adult son and went back to sleep.
However, when the noises continued, to woman awoke again and went downstairs to investigate. She reportedly discovered a fire spreading across the first floor of the home. At that point, the woman evacuated her family. Furthermore, one person reportedly jumped out of a second-floor window to escape the flames.
All six members of the family were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Unfortunately, two dogs perished in the blaze.
More Details On How Police Determined Harrison Jones Was A Suspect In Burning Down The Home & More On His Charges
Per the outlet, authorities utilized nearby home surveillance and discovered a black sedan parked near the home on February 10. Ultimately, authorities utilized the footage to identify Harrison Jones as the man who set the fire. Furthermore, traffic cameras were reportedly used to track him down in Rockford, Michigan.
Additionally, cops determined that Jones wanted to target a 22-year-old man who lived at the Pennsylvania address. This is reportedly because the man had been dating Jones’ ex-girlfriend since 2023.
Furthermore, per the outlet, the man and Jones’ ex-girlfriend had upcoming plans to meet in person for the first time. Additionally, authorities reportedly believe Jones still had a relationship with his ex, who informed him of her dating life.
According to WZZM 13, Harrison Jones has now been charged with “six counts of attempted homicide, arson, risking catastrophe, and other related offenses.”
“We would especially like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Bensalem Township Police Officers, Fire Investigators, and Bensalem Detectives who took a grainy image of a vehicle and turned it into the arrest of a suspect who traveled over 700 miles and 11+ hours each way to commit crimes that nearly cost six people their lives,” a statement from the Bensalem Police Department reads.
A man from Rockford, Michigan drove more than 11 hours each way to light his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend’s house on fire, according to police.
Officials arrested Harrison Jones in connection with the incident.
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Per WoodTV.com, Jones is expected to be extradited to Pennsylvania to face his charges.
A Woman In Missouri Is Behind Bars For Allegedly Targeting The Dads Of Her Kids In A Shooting Spree
Harrison Jones, the Michigan man, is not the only individual to make shocking headlines. As The Shade Room previously reported, last month, Taylor Santiago was arrested. At the time, she was accused of targetting her children’s fathers in a multi-state shooting spree.
The incident reportedly left the woman’s ex-husband deceased. Additionally, it resulted in the death of the second father’s partner.
