Portsmouth man arrested, accused of arson

Portsmouth man charged with setting fire to Newport condominium complex. What to know
According to police, a subsequent investigation ruled out electrical causes, however, a K9 unit detected an accelerant near the origin of the fire.
Portsmouth man arrested, accused of arson after fire at Newport condo complex
A Portsmouth man is facing arson charges after a massive fire in Newport Thursday. Police said they arrested Joseph Fragata at his home Thursday night. According to police, Fragata has an extensive criminal history in Massachusetts.
Newport arson suspect ordered held without bail
A Portsmouth man accused of starting a fire that significantly damaged several condominiums in Newport faced a judge Friday morning. Joseph Fragata, 56, was arraigned on an arson charge and ordered held without bail.
Portsmouth man charged with arson in Newport condo fire
A Portsmouth man has been arrested after an investigation revealed he started a fire that significantly damaged several condominiums in Newport Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Portsmouth man accused of starting condo fire in Newport appears in court
A Portsmouth man accused of arson in a condominium fire in Newport faced a judge Friday. Joseph Fragata faces charges of first-degree arson and related stalking charges. Investigators said they found an accelerant near the origin of a fire early Thursday at the Misty Harbor Condominiums on Grafton Street.
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