A 40-year-old man remains in police custody following a suspected arson attempt in Grand Turk yesterday (December 17th) afternoon.
According to initial police reports, at around 5.56 pm, the Police Command Center received a report that the upstairs of the TIMCO building, located along Front Street, was on fire. Both the Fire Department and Forensic Support were also notified.
Officers from the Grand Turk Division “A” Station led by ag ASP Michael Francois and other persons formed a bucket brigade attempting to extinguish a fire.
After several minutes, the fire was contained. Investigations are continuing,