LinkBack URL
About LinkBacksSt. Petersburg Times-Pasco County
Stepson escapes home fire
By Times Staff Writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published July 5, 2003
ZEPHYRHILLS - A 43-year-old man set fire to his own home Thursday morning while his stepson was asleep inside, according to a sheriff's report.
William Joseph Bassett admitted holding an open flame to a blanket and then leaving the home without waking his stepson, the report said.
The stepson woke up and escaped unharmed from the fire, which did $20,000 in damage to the home at 40314 Longstreet Ave., according to the report.
Bassett was charged with arson to an occupied residence and was held Friday in the county jail in lieu of $100,000 bail.
+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 1 of 1
-
07-05-2003, 10:26 AM #1District Chief
- Join Date
- Mar 2001
- Location
- Florida
- Posts
- 6,413
Zephyrhills Fla--Man burns house while stepson sleeps
09-11 .. 343 "All Gave Some..Some Gave ALL" God Bless..R.I.P.
------------------------------
IACOJ Minister of Southern Comfort
"Purple Hydrant" Recipient (3 Times)
BMI Investigator
------------------------------
The comments, opinions, and positions expressed here are mine. They are expressed respectfully, in the spirit of safety and progress. They do not reflect the opinions or positions of my employer or my department.
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
