ARREST: PETONYAK, JOHN MARK II - (1) COUNT OF ARSON ENDANGERING PERSONS and 4 additional
Arson
00 BLOCK OF S COURT HOUSE AVECARLISLE
8/11/24 5:23 AM
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, at about 0523 hours, Carlisle Police and Fire Departments responded to a building fire at the Gingerbread Man Bar on Courthouse Avenue. The fire caused extensive damage to the trash bin area and walk-in cooler area for the bar. The bar also suffered over $30,000 in damages to the food and beverage inventory. The Carlisle Police and Fire Department investigated the the fire and determined the fire originated at a plastic trash bin on the west side of the bar. Carlisle Borough video surveillance captured the arsonist setting fire to the trash bin. Further investigation identified the arsonist as John Mark PETONYAK, II, no fixed address. On August 27, PETONYAK was arrested and arraigned in front of the Honorable Magisterial District Judge, Jonathan BIRBECK. PETONYAK's bail was set at $99,000. PETONYAK was committed to Cumberland County Prison.
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Arson
Non-Violent
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