ST. MARY'S COUNTY, Md. (Nov. 22, 2016)—Deputy State Fire Marshals charged Ian Michael Unkle, age 22, of Hollywood, after determining he was responsible for igniting the blaze that destroyed a 16' x 16' pole barn on his grandparents property.
The 12:16 a.m. incident occurred on October 12, 2016 at 43751 Ferguson Road in Hollywood. The suspect recieved severe 3rd degree burn injuries to his legs, hands and chest during the incident. He was subsequently transported via MSP Trooper 7 helicopter to the Washington Hospital Burn Center for treatment.
Upon his release from the hospital, the suspect turned himself in at the Leonardtown Maryland State Police Barrack. He was taken into custody by Deputy State Fire Marshals and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center and charged with 2nd Arson Degree. If found guilty of the charge, he faces up to 20 years imprisonment and/or $30,000 in fines.