On Nov. 5, the Office of the State Fire Marshal responded to Rumford to assist the Rumford Fire Department with a report of a structure fire at 61 state Route 232.
As a result of that fire and related police incident, 59-year-old Billy Morvent of Rumford was detained by Rumford Police and subsequently transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
After further investigation, the FMO placed Morvent under arrest on Nov. 14. He was arrested for three counts of aggravated attempted murder, one count of arson, three counts of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and one count of aggravated criminal mischief.
Morvent remains hospitalized as he recovers from his injuries.
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