July
2, 2018
The
Richmond Police Department has identified a suspect in an arson which occurred
early last week in the city’s Southside.
At
approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 24, Richmond Police and Fire responded
to the 600 block of Hull Street to investigate an arson which occurred at 10:30
p.m. the night prior. Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming from the
building. As firefighters entered the building, they found the suspect hiding
inside of the laundry room holding a large knife.
As
firefighters were working the scene, the suspect punched one of the
firefighters and fled the building where he soon came in contact with police
and taken into custody.
The
suspect has been identified as Sean M. Griffin, 29, of the 500 block of Hull
Street. He was charged with arson to an occupied dwelling and
assault on a firefighter. A booking photo is attached.
Anyone
with information about this incident is asked to call Fire Investigator A.
Roberts at (804) 646-6814 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or
at www.7801000.com.
The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for
smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
