Deputy Fire Chief Arrested for Arson in Maryland

Robert "Bobby" Bennett, the deputy fire chief of Hacks Point Volunteer Fire Company, was arrested for allegedly starting a brush fire on the property of Recovery Centers of America in Earleville, Maryland, on November 4. He faces charges of second-degree malicious burning, malicious destruction of property, and reckless endangerment after surveillance footage showed him setting the fire, which scorched two acres. Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray expressed concern over the incident, emphasizing that Bennett's actions do not reflect the dedication of the thousands of firefighters serving the community. Bennett was taken into custody without incident and is being held at the Cecil County Detention Center without bond. The fire department reassured the public that they would continue their emergency response efforts despite the allegations against Bennett. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with further information to come forward.