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February 16, 2012 Edition
Despite arrest, arsons continue
More reward money, cameras eyed to curb Twin Meadows’ trouble
The latest mobile home burned out by arsonists in the Twin Meadows trailer park on Fenton Road.
Photo by Tara Moreno BURTON — One fire consumed a trailer in Twin Meadows Park and caught fire to another trailer before being extinguished by the Burton Fire Department early on the morning of Feb. 10.
Gary Duby was arrested Feb. 7 in connection with multiple arsons at the park. He still remains in jail.
“There have been a couple different types of methods of starting the fires,” said Det. Matt Bade. “I believe the suspect under arrest is responsible for the majority of the fires in the park.”
According to Bade, Duby is being charged with two arsons from Jan. 17.
The defendant’s mother, Stella Duby, insists her son is innocent.
“They need to get the ones that did do these fires that are still living in the park,” she said.
Installing security cameras is being discussed between the Burton police and park owner Bruce Stein.
“I am having conversations with the police department regarding that [security cameras],” said Stein.
Stein increased the reward money from $1,000 to $1,500 in response to the most recent fires.
The cost of cameras has been a concern for city council.
“If security cameras go up, I think it should be on his [Stein’s] dime”, said City Councilman Steve Heffner.
“Those cameras are inexpensive. Personally, I think they should be a requirement,” said Councilman Danny Wells.
According to Michael Zegua, a worker at the Metro PCS store located at the front entrance of Twin Meadows II, “a security camera can be bought for a hundred dollars at Sam’s Club.”
Safety is a growing concern for Twin Meadows residents.
“I already know two families that were sitting by the other trailers that caught on fire,” said Leann Simmons, Twin Meadows II resident. “The one girl is still having nightmares.”
Wells added: “We have to up the ante with public safety.”
2012-02-16 / Front Page