Nicholas Everett Nowotny, 27, of Hollywood
UPDATE 5/15/2018: A Deputy State Fire Marshal has arrested a Hollywood man who intentionally set fire to a two story single family dwelling in Hollywood.
The residence is owned by Michael Nowotny.
On May 9, 2018, at approximately 4:45 pm, approximately 50 firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, Mechanicsville, Seventh District, Leonardtown, and Hughesville, responded to a one alarm fire located at 26442 Peninsular Drive that caused approximately $350,000 in damages.
Mr. Nowotny was also Emergency Petitioned the same night of the fire by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
As a result of the investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, it was determined that Nicholas Everett Nowotny, 27, of the same address intentionally set fire to his father’s residence.
Nicholas Nowotny was charged with Arson 1st Degree, and was transported from Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center without incident.
Nowotny is currently being held without bond until a hearing on May 15. 2018 at 1:00 p.m.
UPDATE 5/10/2018: The Maryland State Fire Marshal issued the following bulletin on 5/10/2018 9:08 a.m.
Date: 5-9-18
Time: 4:47 p.m.
Location / Address: 26442 Peninsular Drive, Hollywood, St. Mary’s County, Maryland
Type of Incident: Fire
Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Home
Owner / Occupants: Michael Nowotny – owner; Nicholas Nowotny – occupant
Injuries or Deaths: None
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 250.000.00 Contents: $ 100,000.00
Smoke Alarm Status: Present – Activated
Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None
Arrests(s): Pending
Primary Responding Fire Department: Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 50
Time to Control: 45 minutes
Discovered By: Neighbor
Area of Origin: Multiple points of origin
Preliminary Cause: Incendiary
Additional Information: Incident is currently under investigation with charges pending.
5/9/2018: On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at approximately 4:30 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, Mechanicsville, Seventh District, Leonardtown, and Hughesville, were alerted to a reported house fire, at 26448 Peninsular Drive, in Hollywood.
While en-route to the scene, Chief 7 of the Hollywood VFD told dispatchers there was a vehicle into a tree on Jones Wharf Road, and Old Wharf Lane.
Moments after Chief 7’s arrival on scene, multiple witnesses reported the driver of the vehicle was the homeowner, and that he started the fire. EMS crews transported the vehicles occupant to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Crews arrived on scene to discover a 2 story single family dwelling with an attached garage on fire with heavy fire showing throughout the entire structure.
All units were advised to not enter the residence for firefighter safety due to live ammunition going off inside the residence.
It took approximately 30 minutes to an hour for firefighters to bring the blaze under control.
