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Arson arrest in Schuylkill County

Police said John Mayeresky was caught on video starting a fire in Shenandoah Thursday night.

SHENANDOAH, Pa. — Police made an arson arrest overnight in Schuylkill County shortly after a destructive fire.

Police say John Mayeresky set fire to mattresses leaning against a porch on North West Street in Shenandoah around 10 p.m. Thursday.

The home was badly damaged.

Police say Mayeresky was caught on video, and they arrested him a short time later.

Charges include arson, risking a catastrophe, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, and criminal mischief. Mayeresky was unable to post the $75,000 straight cash bail and was locked up in the Schuylkill County prison.

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