From the Pennsylvania State Police
A Shelocta man was jailed on arson and related charges following a residential structure fire reported in Armstrong Township, Indiana County at approximately 10:30 a.m. today.
Kevin P. Olechovski, 37, was arrested without incident outside his 240 Vista Lane residence after troopers learned that he had intentionally set fire to the home following a verbal argument with a family member. No injuries were reported and the home is believed to be a total loss.
Olechovski was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Susanne Steffee at 3:15 p.m. and was remanded to the Indiana County Jail in lieu of $50,000 monetary bail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 24 at 9:00 a.m.
Members of the Troop A, Indiana Patrol and Criminal Investigation Units and the Troop A Fire Marshal Unit were assisted by several volunteer fire departments, Citizens’ Ambulance Service, and Indiana County Emergency Management Agency.
