Police are asking for the public’s help in an arson investigation after a fire broke out at a home on Main Road near Little Compton.
The Tiverton Police Department and Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office are looking into the incident that happened on April 19 around 11:30 p.m.
Someone called 911 to report a fire on the front porch of the house. Firefighters quickly put it out, and the property only suffered minor damage.
Captain Michael Miguel, who speaks for the Tiverton Police Department, said, “Our investigation with the Tiverton Fire Marshal, Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office, and our detectives shows this was arson.”
If you know anything about what happened, the police want to hear from you. You can contact Detective Sergeant Stephen Parrillo at the Tiverton Police Department at 401-816-4425 or sparrillo@tivertonpoliceri.com. You can also reach out to Deputy State Fire Marshal Investigator Kevin Morris at 401-889-5449 or kevin.morris@dbr.ri.gov.
The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office has an Arson Tip Line at 401-383-7723. They’re offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
The Tiverton Police Department, at 20 Industrial Way, is working closely with state authorities to solve this case and keep the community safe.
