AUGUSTA, Maine — A Gardiner man faces arson charges for allegedly burning down a former employer’s camper, according to the state fire marshal’s office.
Joseph Manganella, 35, was arrested Friday evening at his apartment, according to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland.
Manganella allegedly set a fire July 5 that destroyed a camper on Blueberry Hill Lane, according to police. Eric and Kristie Baker lived in the camper with their three children but weren’t there when the fire started. Manganella worked as a roofer for Baker in the past, according to the fire marshal’s office.
“Fire Investigators say the fire likely was [set] to cover up the theft of tools from the camper,” McCausland said.
Manganella was being held at Kennebec County Jail Monday morning, according to a jail official. His bail is set at $50,000.
McCausland said Manganella likely would appear in court either Monday or Tuesday.
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