CECIL COUNTY, Md. — Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested a Cecil County man on multiple charges including attempted murder after allegedly firebombing a home in March.
On March 2, just before 10:00 p.m., Maryland State Police responded to the 1200 block of Old Philadelphia Road after the occupants saw a flash outside their window.
Officials say the occupants were able to put out the fire and the remains of a 'Molotov cocktail' were found.
The investigation pointed officials to Christopher Shivery, 41, as the suspect. Damage costs are estimated to be around $500.
Shivery was charged with the following:
- Two counts of attempted first-degree murder
- Two counts of attempted second-degree murder
- First and second-degree arson
- Two counts of first-degree assault
- Two counts of second-degree assault
- Manufacturing/possession of a destructive device
- Malicious burning second-degree
- Possession of explosive/incendiary device
- Reckless endangerment
He was taken to the Cecil County Detention Center, where he was held without bond.
