Boonsboro Man Charged With Arson Threat

Bruce Lovins (Photo From Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office)

He threatened to burn his house down.

Boonsboro, Md. (KM) – Charges of arson threat and reckless endangerment have been filed against a Boonsboro man who tried to burn his house down. Bruce Lovins, 52, was arrested on Thursday evening. by Boonsboro Police who were responding to the 300 block Lanafield Circle for a domestic incident. .

The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says Lovins had made arson threats to his family. He allegedly grabbed a jug containing gasoline and poured it throughout the living room of the home; and continued to say he was going to burn down the house.

Lovins was taken to the Washington County Detention Center.

He was released on $5,000 unsecured bond.

By Kevin McManus