Aliquippa Man Awaits Hearing on Arson Charges Related to Fires

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Jarrone Ricco Peake, 46  was arrested by Aliquippa Police on June 10,  2021 in connection with him starting fires at 2 adjoining duplexes, 134 and 136 First Avenue  in the city’s Plan 11 neighborhood.

He faces 3 counts of criminal homicide , 8 counts arson-inhabited building or structure, 8 counts of aggravated arson, 3 counts of simple assault, 1 count of terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another, 8 counts of recklessly endangering another person, 1 count of harassment, criminal trespass/simple trespasser. .
A continuance of his preliminary hearing is set for  Monday, August 23 in Beaver County Central Court.