Edward Buya Kamara Jr, 27, was charged in connection of an arson incident at 9709 Key West Avenue in Rockville on Nov. 19.
Kamara, of Lanham, was arrested by Montgomery County fire and explosive investigators and was charged with second-degree arson, first-degree malicious burning and mail destruction with a property value greater than $1,000.
The fire caused more than $40,000 in damages, according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.
His preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 24, 2025.
Arson Arrest – @mcfrs Fire/Explosive Investigators arrested Edward Kamara, age 27 at his home in Lanham, MD for involvement in incident on 11/19/2024 at 9709 Key West Av. causing >$40K damage. CHARGES: Arson-2nd Degree, 1st Degree Malicious Burning, Malicious Destruction $1K pic.twitter.com/4HrM01Dbr1
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 30, 2024
