Three Month Investigation Leads to Arrest of Cambridge Man for Arson
Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested a 31-year-old Cambridge man for arson and numerous other charges stemming from an arson fire on September 23rd聽of this year at 406 Muir Street in Cambridge.聽Following a thorough three month long criminal investigation conducted by Deputy State Fire Marshals, Roberto O鈥橠onald Gross was identified and then located today in Cambridge where he was taken into custody without incident.聽Gross faces charges of Arson 1st聽and 2nd聽Degree, Malicious Burning 1st聽and 2nd聽Degree, Home Invasion, Burglary 3rd聽and 4th聽Degree and two counts of attempted manufacture of a destructive device. Gross is currently being held without bond at Dorchester County Detention Center after seeing a Court Commissioner.聽 If found guilty of all charges, Gross faces a maximum penalty of 144 years and 6 months of incarceration and/or $145,500 in fines.
Original Release and Details from the Maryland State Fire Marshal (September 23rd, 2023):
September 23, 2023
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location / Address: 406 Muir Street, Cambridge, Dorchester Co
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Description of Structure / Property:聽Two story, wood frame, single family dwelling
Injuries or Deaths: None
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $1,400.00 Contents: $100.00
Smoke Alarm Status: Present; Unknown if activated
Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status:聽聽Not present
Discovered By: The fire is believed to be the result of an ongoing domestic issue. The occupant had not been home since 9/22/23 due to fearing for her safety. The fire was discovered by a friend of the occupant who went to collect some of her belongings on 9/23/23 at which time it was reported to Cambridge Police and eventually the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
