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Toledo man indicted on arson charges after allegedly setting house on fire

34-year-old Benjamin Betts is accused of intentionally setting a house on fire on Ohio Street.

TOLEDO, Ohio — UPDATE: Betts was indicted Monday on four felony charges of aggravated arson and one misdemeanor charge of failure to comply with the signal of a police officer.

The original story is below:

A Toledo man was arrested and is currently behind bars at the Lucas County Jail after allegedly setting a house on fire in north Toledo.

34-year-old Benjamin Betts was arrested Monday and is charged with multiple counts of aggravated arson after he's accused of intentionally setting a house on Ohio Street on fire on Fri., Sept. 15. 

His bond was set for $75,000.

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If you have any information regarding an arson, you can contact the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee at this link or call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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