Two men accused of attempted arson of a Toledo home

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning for allegedly attempting to burn down a Toledo home, according to court records.

Officials say 34-year-old Brandon Connolly and 32-year-old Tracy McLain Jr., both of Toledo, attempted to burn down a home on the 1000 block of Newbury Street – near Broadway – around 3 a.m. Tuesday.

Police on scene said both men and the home’s exterior smelled of gasoline. They also said they found a red plastic gas can and lighter nearby the suspects at the time of arrest…

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