The Office of the State Fire Marshal has made an arrest in connection with the July 14, 2026e, fire that destroyed a vacant mobile home at 625 Plains Road in Readfield.  The fire occurred dudring the early morning hours of July 14th.  The mobile home was unoccupied and no one was injured.

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, State Fire Marshal investigators arrested Shawn SIrios, 45, and a homeless man, at the Readfield boat landing.  Investigators had determined he had been staying in a vehicle.  Mr. Sirios was transported to the Kennebec County Jail where bail was set at $20,000. cash.

Mr. Sirios has been charged with two counts of arson in connection with the fire.