MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 5/6/2012 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 3:33 AM FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn McMahon EXPLOSIVE OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: In front of 44755 King Way, California, St. Mary's County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Attempted Arson - 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Patrick Shekleton - owner INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 20.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Caryn McMahon RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 5 TIME TO CONTROL: 1 minute CONTENTS: $ 20.00

DISCOVERED BY: Passer by AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior of vehicle PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A passer by notified 911 of suspcious activity and a possible fire near a vehicle parked at 44755 King Way in Wildewood, California. It was determined that gasoline from the vehicle was used to attempt to ignite the vehicle on fire. There was minor damage to the vehicle. Anyone with information in reference to this fire is asked to call the State Fire Marshal's Office, Southern Region at 443-550-6831. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6831