Arson Arrest Made In West Hartford Apartment Building Fire

WEST HARTFORD, CT — A resident of an apartment building which erupted in flames early Tuesday morning has been arrested in connection with the blaze.

Daigin Mosby, 38, of 100 Kane St., Unit C-7, was charged with first-degree arson and first-degree reckless endangerment around 10 p.m. Tuesday, following his release from an area hospital. He is being held on $500,000 court-set bond, Lt. Daniel Moffo said.

Around 2:47 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to Westwood at 100 Kane Street upon a report of a possible fire. The first responding police officer reported heavy smoke coming from the roof of the four-floor apartment building. Residents had already begun exiting the building and officers assisted in the evacuation of remaining residents, Moffo said.

“All occupants of the apartment complex were accounted for and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire," Fire Chief Greg Priest said. "At this time, approximately 8-10 apartments have been affected by smoke, water or fire, and the Red Cross and West Hartford Social Services have been contacted to provide assistance.”

According to judicial records, Mosby has not been convicted of a crime in more than eight years. His four previous Connecticut convictions, all dating from 2009 to 2011, have been for operating under the influence (three offenses), permitting prostitution and violation of probation.