Norfolk teacher pleads guilty to starting Ghent fire
Forty-two-year-old Ryan Elza, former teacher in Norfolk, has plead guilty to arson and felony destruction of property.
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Forty-two-year-old Ryan Elza, former teacher in Norfolk, has plead guilty to arson and felony destruction of property.
He pleaded guilty to arson of an occupied dwelling and felony destruction of property related to a fire that happened in West Ghent.
Ryan Elza, a former Norfolk teacher accused of arson, is undergoing another mental exam.
Forty-two-year-old Ryan Elza is charged with setting fire to a car in the West Ghent area of Norfolk in June. The fire spread to a home with a family inside.
Judge denies bond for Norfolk Public School teacher arrested for arson Judge Joe Lindsey denied Ryan Elza’s bond, for now. However, he’s leaving the possibility of bond open, something he said he never does. Author: Allison Bazzle Updated: 6:46 PM EDT July 12, 2021 NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk Public School teacher will stay behind bars. 42 -year-old Ryan Elza was denied bond in court on Monday. Judge Joe Lindsey denied Ryan Elza’s bond, for now. However, he’s leaving the possibility of bond open, something the judge said he never does. He wants to hear...