New London Man Charged In Tire Slashing Charged In Fire

NEW LONDON, CT — A New London man previously charged with slashing car tires is now facing a criminal trespass charge in connection with a vacant apartment building fire, The New London Day reported.

James Castro-Campos, 39, was charged with 39 counts of third-degree criminal mischief on accusations that he slashed tires using a knife last week.

Police arrested Castro-Campos again Thursday morning at the scene of the blaze at the former Thames River Apartments at 48 Crystal Ave., according to The New London Day. He was held on $5,000 bond and still faces the charges for the tire slashing incident near Brainard and Mercer streets.

He was not charged with setting the fire.

The single-alarm fire occurred in a bathtub in a third-floor apartment as well as the stairs near the apartment, according to a fire department statement.

The New London Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire was intentionally set.

If you have information on the case, call the Fire Marshal's Office at 860-447-5294.

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