Man Accused of Illegally Tapping Into Gas Line In Shelton Building

A New York man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an illegal tap into the main gas line in the basement of a Shelton building.

The arrest stems from a complaint made on April 9 of a natural gas smell at a nail salon located a 194 Leavenworth Road. The Shelton Fire Department and Gas Company responded and located several gas leaks on the property, police said.

The salon is located in a large strip mall and houses several business including a day care and an art school for kids.

According to police, Tsen Bin Si, 38, of Queens, NY was charged with reckless endangerment, third-degree criminal damage of a landlord’s property, risk of injury to a minor and 10 violations of state fire prevention codes.

Police said a subsequent investigation by the Shelton Fire Marshall, State Fire Marshall and Shelton Detectives revealed an illegal tap into the main gas line in the basement of the building.

An investigation revealed the current owner recently purchased the salon and had no knowledge of the illegal tap.

It was discovered that Si previously owned the salon which was then, named Ya Ya Nail Salon.

During the investigation it was determined that Si allegedly purchased the supplies for the illegal gas tap and was responsible for the installation, police said.

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