Justiça · Caso de incêndio criminoso em SalisburyCinco gatos resgatados ilesos; proprietário de Salisbury responde a acusações de incêndio criminosoEscrito 26 de outubro de 2026 às 13:34 UTCAssistirTranscrição0:07Firefighters 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.Ler o artigoCronologia da históriaHeyDexO vídeo curto ↗Quem noticiou o quêPontos noticiados por mais de um veículoCharges filed against Satterfield2 veículosExecution of Satterfield’s arrest warrant2 veículosFire investigators’ finding on the cause2 veículosTime and location of the reported fire2 veículosSatterfield held without bond2 veículosAnimal cruelty charges involving the cats2 veículosRescue and condition of the five cats2 veículosEstimated fire damage2 veículosTime taken to contain the fire2 veículosPotential prison sentence if convicted2 veículosPotential financial penalties if convicted2 veículosNumber of firefighters who responded2 veículosPontos noticiados por um só veículo6Noticiado apenas por FOX 5 DCWarrant obtained for Satterfield’s arrest26 de out., 1:03 UTCSatterfield identified as primary suspect26 de out., 1:03 UTCSatterfield’s custody before the warrant was served26 de out., 1:03 UTCNoticiado apenas por FirehouseTraffic charges connected to detention26 de out., 12:48 UTCSatterfield’s legal representation at initial appearance26 de out., 12:48 UTCRequest to investigate the fire’s cause26 de out., 12:48 UTCCada linha é a afirmação como a registramos da reportagem daquele veículo. Comparado em 26 de outubro de 2026 às 14:19 UTC.
