Glen Burnie Man Facing Arson, Attempted Murder Charges After House Fire

GLEN BURNIE, MD — Carmelo Latorre, a 64-year-old Glen Burnie man, was arrested and charged Saturday for a residential fire that officials say was set intentionally.

Authorities with the Anne Arundel County Fire/Arson & Explosives Investigative Bureau said Latorre intentionally ignited a fire inside a home on the 1200 block of Aster Drive.

The fire took place July 21, with the Anne Arundel County Fire Department responding to the blaze around 10:30 p.m.

Charging documents reviewed by WMAR 2 News detailed that Latorre was arrested after his girlfriend turned over video that showed him threatening to set her home on fire.

Latorre is accused of placing combustibles on a kitchen stovetop and leaving the home, according to the outlet, which noted that the girlfriend has limited mobility.

Court records show Latorre was charged with the following offenses:

• First- and second-degree attempted murder
• First- and second-degree arson
• Threat of arson
• First- and second-degree assault
• Reckless endangerment

Latorre remains held without bond. His next court appearance has not been scheduled.

As the bureau's investigation is ongoing, anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the department's tip line through its online portal.