MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: May 7, 2012 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 4:00 p.m. FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DSFM Bruce Bouch OTHER: False Alarm

INCENDIARY DEVICE

LOCATION / ADDRESS: Charles County Detention Center 6905 Crain Hwy, La Plata, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Detention Facility OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Charles County Sheriffs Office INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED DAMAGES: $600.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: Present and Operating ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): Marcus O. Butler (26) RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): McMahon PRIMARY FIRE DEPARTMENT: N/A # OF ALARMS: N/A DISCOVERED BY: Staff AREA OF ORIGIN: Inmates Cell PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Intentional destruction of fire sprinkler head. ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER Charles County Sheriffs Office ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Butler intentionally damaged the fire sprinkler head in his cell, causing minor flooding in and around his cell. He was served with a criminal summons involving charges of activating a False Alarm and Malicious Destruction of Property. Butler faces penalties of up to 8 years imprisonment and/or $7,500 in fines. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DSFM Bruce Bouch 443-324-6876 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: N/A TIME TO CONTROL: 10 Minutes