ERNEST BOROUGH, Pa. — A man who is wanted for arson and terroristic threats following an incident in Indiana County has been taken into custody.
Steven R. Marsh, 37, of McIntyre, has been charged with arson, terroristic threats, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and harassment after allegedly setting fire to a couch at a residence on Third Street in Ernest Borough.
The incident began when troopers responded to a 911 hang-up call at approximately 2:57 a.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered that Marsh had allegedly kicked in the basement door of a woman’s home and set fire to a couch while the victim was inside. Marsh reportedly extinguished the fire before fleeing the scene.
He is also accused of sending threatening text messages to the victim.
Despite a search of the area, troopers were unable to locate Marsh at that time.
At 10:10 p.m. on Friday, state police said they had taken Marsh into custody.
He is being held at the Indiana County Jail.
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