Police: Washington Man, 33, Charged With Arson After Starting Porch Fire
A 33-year-old man from Warren County set fire to a porch Monday afternoon, said authorities who charged him.
Christopher Ayala, of Washington, started a porch on fire at 56 Broad St., shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, LehighValleyLive reports.
Local firefighters extinguished the blaze in about 15 minutes, officials said.
Ayala was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with arson, criminal mischief and person not to possess a weapon (a knife), authorities said.
Ayala was lodged in Warren County jail pending a court appearance, officials said.
The incident remains under investigation.…
Look Inside: Most Expensive Homes For Sale In Warren County
In the market for a new home? Warren County offers numerous mansions, many offering luxury features like brick wine cellars, waterfront views, serene landscaping and more.
Here are the five most expensive Zillow listings in Warren County.
1. $2,200,000: 10 Deer Wood Drive in Blairstown: 5 beds, 5 baths, 5,350 square feet
10 Deer Wood Drive in BlairstownBurgdoff ERA via Zillow
2. $1,749,900: 10 Shotwell Road in Columbia: 4 beds, 2 baths, 5,270 square feet
10 Shotwell Road in ColumbiaRE/MAX RIDGE REAL ESTATE via Zillow
3. $1,590,000: 219 Changewater Road in Washington: 4 beds, 5 bat…
Warren Hills HS Grad Erin Van Note, 31, Leaves Behind Young Son
The community is rallying for the son of Washington mom Erin Van Note, who died on Oct. 11 in Pennsylvania (scroll down to donate).
Born in Livingston, Erin graduated from Warren hills High School in 2006, her obituary says.
"Erin was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing, singing, music, and poetry and being with her family," her obituary says.
"She enjoyed the outdoors, nature and cooking. She was a kind, compassionate and free soul who would light up any room with her smile, her laughter, and her vibrant personality."
Erin Van Note, 31, formerly of Washington.Erin Lyman (Facebook)…
