Ex-boyfriend who set fire to woman's house, killing 2 cats convicted of aggravated arson
Nine people were in the house, including the women's two children, officials said.
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Nine people were in the house, including the women's two children, officials said.
Read / Add Comments A 36-year-old Somerset County man was convicted of aggravated arson and related charges after intentionally lighting a house with nine people on fire and causing the death of two cats. Patrick M. Hammond, of Somerville Borough, was convicted of the following charges after an April 21 non-jury bench trial, Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said in a joint release with other county officials: Second-degree aggravated arson Third-degree endangering the welfare of a child (four counts) Third-degree animal cruelty (two counts) Disorderly person criminal mischief Ham...