Tiverton Police asking for public’s assistance in arson investigation

TIVERTON, R.I. (WLNE) — The Tiverton Police Department said it and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance in an arson investigation.

The investigation pertains to a fire that occurred on the porch of a home on Main Road on April 19.

Investigation by the Tiverton Fire Marshal, the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Tiverton Police Detectives revealed the cause of the fire to be arson.

Anyone with information on the fire is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Stephen Parrillo at 401-816-4425 or sparrillo@tivertonpoliceri.com, Deputy State Fire Marshal Investigator Kevin Morris at 401-889-5449 or kevin.morris@dbr.ri.gov, or the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office Arson Tip Line at 401-383-7723.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest.