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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Arson Suspect Arrested In Connection With Connecticut Masonic Hall Fire

Fayette Lodge 69's historic building before a fire earlier this month


by Christopher Hodapp

Police have arrested a man in connection with vandalism and an arson fire at Fayette Lodge 69 in Ellington, Connecticut. 


According to an article on the WFSB-TV3 website, 23-year-old Salvatore Gino Degrandis (photo above) was arrested this morning in the nearby town of Vernon. He was charged with third degree arson and first-degree criminal mischief in connection with the January 7th fire.

No motive has been reported, but he may also be connected with two previous acts of vandalism against the lodge in the two weeks before the blaze was set.

The morning of the fire, neighbor Lucianna Easton spotted smoke coming out of the building and called 911. She has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise $10,000 in order to offset insurance deductibles and help restore the historic lodge building. CLICK HERE to donate.
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