Man charged after giving a child fireworks that set 2 homes on fire, police say

2024-12-24 09:50:47 source: category:Markets

LEVITTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man was charged with arson after giving an 11-year-old child fireworks that set a shed and two homes on fire on Independence Day, police said.

The Nassau County Police Department on Long Island said Karamjit Singh, 33, told the child to light the fireworks Thursday morning outside his home in Levittown, but they malfunctioned and set a shed on fire. The blaze then spread to Singh’s home and a neighboring house, causing extensive damage.

No injuries were reported. Singh was arrested without incident and the child was released to a family member, police said.

Court records show Singh is being represented by the Nassau County legal aid office. A message seeking comment was left there on Sunday. Singh is charged with arson, reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child, among other charges.

More:Markets

Recommend

Roy Haynes, Grammy-winning jazz drummer, dies at 99: Reports

Jazz musician Roy Haynes, whose eclectic drumming style helped define the genre, has died, according

Phoenix officer fired over 2022 fatal shooting of a rock-throwing suspect

PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix policeman has been fired in connection with the fatal shooting of a man who

Tom Brady is 'not opposed' coming out of retirement to help NFL team in need of QB

Even though Tom Brady said last year he is retired "for good," he isn't completely shutting the door