An Akron man was arrested last week in connection to a fire that destroyed a city owned storage barn in Medina. 23 year-old Tristan Rosen was arrested on September 3rd following a lengthy investigation into the fire, which was set on June 6th at the storage facility on East Smith Road in Medina. The building, which housed the Santa’s House, a decoration used during the city’s Candlelight Walk, were destroyed along with all its contents, which was all valued at $100,000. The investigation pointed towards Rosen, who eventually admitted to starting the fire. Rosen is charged with a felony count of aggravated arson and felony count of arson, and is being held at the Medina County Jail awaiting trial.
Akron man arrested for setting fire that destroyed storage facility in Medina
