A man accused of setting multiple fires in his Pennsylvania home in an apparent attempt to kill spiders was subsequently arrested in New York City after fleeing a hit-and-run crash.
The events began Monday evening in Pocono Pines, when Pocono Mountain Regional Police responded to flames at 36-year-old Sean McDermott’s townhome on Uncus Lane, Chief Chris Wagner told WPVI.
The fire quickly spread, damaging three neighboring units. Investigators say the blaze started inside McDermott’s townhouse after he reportedly lit small fires throughout the day, telling a friend and witnesses that he was trying to kill spiders inside the residence…