South Windsor Church Fire Ruled Arson, Reward Offered

An August church fire in South Windsor has been ruled arson and a reward of up to $2,500 has been authorized for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.

South Windsor police were notified of a fire at St. Peters Episcopal Church at 109 Sand Hill Road at about 7 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1.

The South Windsor Fire Marshal Office and South Windsor Police Fire Investigators have ruled the fire an arson case.

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Police said the incident may be related to a criminal mischief incident that occurred at a nearby residence a few days earlier where gas cans were poured out and damage was done to a tractor.

Anyone with information about this case can contact South Windsor Police Agent Mike Thompson at 860-644-2551, at the confidential Tipline line, 860-648-NABM (6226), or the Connecticut Arson Tip Award Program, 1-800-84ARSON. A reward of up to $2500.00 has been authorized for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the responsible person.