VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach fire investigators said that a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex was set deliberately. They charged 31-year-old Kelly Bruce Halverson with arson on Wednesday.
Halverson, who lives in the 4600 block of Jeanne Street, was arraigned in court on Thursday.
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Halverson's arrest was in connection to a fire at Pembroke Town Center Apartments on July 25. A number of units were damaged, and 16 people were displaced.
Virginia Beach Fire Department spokesman Art Kohn said the charges against Halverson are Arson (4 counts) and Attempted Arson.
No one was hurt in the fire. If convicted, Halverson faces anywhere from five years to life in prison.
The fire department is continuing its investigation. People with information can call Virginia Beach Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Callers can remain anonymous.
