NEWS 10 ABC----ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– An Albany man has been sentenced to prison for starting at fire at the Samual S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albany. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 28-year-old Marcasey Ventour will spend five years in prison.
According to officials, Ventour was accused of starting a fire in a restricted part of the facility. He then pleaded guilty to arson charges, admitting to starting the fire and causing nearly $80,000 in damages.
“Mr. Ventour showed reckless disregard for both staff and the veterans receiving care when he started this fire, and now will be held accountable,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III said. MORE AT Man gets prison time for starting fire at Albany VA
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