משפט · Salisbury arson caseSalisbury house arson: Homeowner charged after five cats rescued unharmedנכתב 26 באוקטובר 2026 בשעה 13:34 UTCצפייהתמליל0:07Firefighters rescued five cats unharmed from a house fire.0:09Investigators say was deliberately set.0:11The homeowner, sixty-six-year old Michael S.0:14Satterfield, faces arson and animal cruelty charges and remains held without bond.0:18The fire caused an estimated one hundred and seventy five dollars zero in damage.0:22What have investigators determined about the fire?0:25And what will prosecutors still have to prove?0:27The fire struck a home in the six thousand block of Hunter's Mill Drive in0:30Salisbury, in Wicomico County.0:32Deputy State Fire Marshals say it began in the attached garage of the one story0:37single family house.0:38Satterfield was already in jail when a deputy served the arson warrant.0:42Maryland State Police had detained him on related traffic charges.0:45The warrant was served at the Wicomico County Detention Center early Sunday.0:49The fire was reported Saturday, October twenty-four.0:52The warrant followed early Sunday, October twenty-five, and officials announced the0:55charges that afternoon.0:56Satterfield appeared before a commissioner and was ordered held without bond.1:00Family members discovered the fire, and arriving crews found flames in the garage1:04area of the wood, framed home.1:06A smoke alarm was present in the house.1:08About forty firefighters from Hebron and nearby volunteer departments responded to1:12the single alarm fire.1:13They brought it under control in about thirty minutes.1:15After extinguishing the blaze, firefighters found all five cats unharmed and carried1:19them out safely.1:20The Hebron Volunteer Fire Department asked deputy state fire marshals to investigate1:24where and how the fire began.1:26Investigators from the Wickamiko County State's Attorney's Office also came to the1:29scene that night and worked alongside them.1:31Deputy fire marshals concluded that someone intentionally and maliciously set the1:35garage fire.1:36Their criminal investigation identified Satterfield as the suspect, and they1:40obtained an arrest warrant.1:41Prosecutors still have to prove the charges against him in court.1:44An early dispatch allegation described a man pouring gasoline around the house.1:48Investigators haven't publicly identified the evidence behind their conclusion that1:52the garage fire was deliberate or confirmed that gasoline account.1:55Satterfield hasn't been convicted of these charges.1:58Satterfield faces first and second degree arson, along with first and second degree2:03malicious burning.2:04The other charges include threat of arson.2:06Reckless endangerment and offense officials call intoxicated danger and five counts2:11of animal cruelty.2:12Fire officials allege he left the five cats inside after setting the fire.2:15Each animal cruelty count concerns one of those cats.2:18All five survived unharmed, even though the fire damaged the residence and2:22possessions inside.2:23The estimated losses break down to one hundred fifty dollars, zero for the house and2:27twenty-five dollars, zero for belongings.2:29Together, that's about one hundred and seventy-five dollars zero.2:33Those figures describe estimated fire damage.2:35The eventual cost of rebuilding could differ.2:38At his initial appearance, Satterfield waived his right to an attorney.2:41As of Monday, October twenty-sixth, no attorney was listed for him in court records.2:45He can still obtain counsel later.2:47The potential prison exposure has been described in two different ways: up to2:51seventy, two years, and more than seventy, two years.2:54The larger figure matches the maximum fire officials gave when announcing the2:57charges.2:58If convicted of all charges, Satterfield faces a maximum of over seventy, two years3:03in prison, over one hundred and five dollars, zero in fines, or both.3:06Any eventual punishment would depend on the convictions and the court sentencing3:10decisions.3:11A next hearing date hasn't been announced.3:13Prosecutors will have to present the evidence supporting the charges as the case3:16proceeds.3:17Satterfield remains at the Wickomico County Detention Center without bond.קריאת הכתבהציר הזמן של הסיפורHeyDexהסרטון הקצר ↗מי דיווח על מהנקודות שדיווח עליהן יותר מכלי תקשורת אחדCharges filed against Satterfieldשני כלי תקשורתExecution of Satterfield’s arrest warrantשני כלי תקשורתFire investigators’ finding on the causeשני כלי תקשורתTime and location of the reported fireשני כלי תקשורתSatterfield held without bondשני כלי תקשורתAnimal cruelty charges involving the catsשני כלי תקשורתRescue and condition of the five catsשני כלי תקשורתEstimated fire damageשני כלי תקשורתTime taken to contain the fireשני כלי תקשורתPotential prison sentence if convictedשני כלי תקשורתPotential financial penalties if convictedשני כלי תקשורתNumber of firefighters who respondedשני כלי תקשורתנקודות שדיווח עליהן רק כלי תקשורת אחד6דווח רק על ידי FOX 5 DCWarrant obtained for Satterfield’s arrest26 באוק׳, 1:03 UTCSatterfield identified as primary suspect26 באוק׳, 1:03 UTCSatterfield’s custody before the warrant was served26 באוק׳, 1:03 UTCדווח רק על ידי FirehouseTraffic charges connected to detention26 באוק׳, 12:48 UTCSatterfield’s legal representation at initial appearance26 באוק׳, 12:48 UTCRequest to investigate the fire’s cause26 באוק׳, 12:48 UTCכל שורה היא הטענה כפי שתיעדנו אותה מהדיווח של אותו כלי תקשורת. הושווה נכון ל-26 באוקטובר 2026 בשעה 14:19 UTC.
