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Galena Police Make Arrest In Arson Fire And Stabbing Incident
The Galena Police Department has made an arrest and released more details regarding an intentionally set fire inside a home early Wednesday morning. Police say 41-year old Ciriaco Oliva-Banegas has been charged with aggravated arson, aggravated battery and criminal damage to property. Authorities say their investigation shows Oliva-Banegas started a...
Galena Police Investigating Intentional Fire Injuring Two People
The Galena Police Department is investigating a fire which they say was intentionally set sending two people to the hospital. According to an online report, police say around 2:30 yesterday morning fire crews from Galena and other departments were called to a fire at home at 627 Franklin Street. During...
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