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Man charged in attempted Newport News arson

Posted at 1:53 PM, Jun 27, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-27 13:53:51-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A man has been charged with manufacture of a fire bomb and attempted arson of an occupied dwelling.

Dwayne Claud attempted to set fire to a home on 2300 Oak Avenue in Newport News. The attempt was reported Tuesday at 3:56 p.m.

The suspect and the victim know each other, and no injuries or damages were reported.

Claud’s arraignment was this morning at 9 a.m. in the Newport News General District.