(New Sewickley Township, Pa) On Sunday May 5, 2024, at approximately 1156 hours the New Sewickley Township  Police Department, the Pine Run Fire Department, the Big Knob Fire Department, and several  assisting fire departments were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 265 Pine Run Road in  New Sewickley Township. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found the second floor of the  residence on fire. A short time later, the property owner, Gregory G. Carubba arrived on scene  and advised investigators that he had been inside the residence shortly before the fire was  reported. Carubba, who does not live in the area and was not notified of the fire by  emergency personnel, advised investigators that no one was currently living in the residence.  Carubba also stated that he was the only person with access to the residence.    

Once the fire was extinguished, Assistant Fire Chief Michael Guraly of the Pine Run  Fire Department requested that the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshall respond to assist  the New Sewickley Township Police Department with the investigation into the cause of the  fire. After an extensive investigation, the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshall determined  

that the fire had been intentionally set. 

Within 2 days of the fire, Carubba filed an insurance claim with State Farm Insurance  Company. An independent investigation was conducted by State Farm Insurance Company,  which also determined that the fire inside the residence had been intentionally set.  

As a result of this lengthy investigation, Gregory G. Carubba has been charged by  Detective Samantha Vinson of the New Sewickley Township Police Department with  multiple counts of Arson, one count of Insurance Fraud, and one count of Criminal Attempt to  commit Theft by Deception. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday November  27, 2024, at 8:45am at the Beaver County Courthouse. 

This investigation demonstrates the importance of emergency responders from  multiple agencies working together toward a common goal. The New Sewickley Township  Police Department would like to thank the Pine Run Fire Department, the Big Knob Fire  Department, and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshall for their assistance in this  investigation.