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Paterson man charged with arson in Sussex Street fire | Paterson Times

Paterson man charged with arson in Sussex Street fire

Ertugrul-Abaci

A city man has been arrested and charged with arson in the fire on Sussex Street that displaced five people, according to Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Ertugrul Abaci, 57-year-old, was arrested on Thursday and charged with two counts of second-degree aggravated arson in connection with the June 9 fire at 431 Sussex Street.

Authorities said at around 1:51 p.m., fire firefighters and police responded to a single-alarm fire at the multi-story residence at 431 Sussex Street.

All residents of the house were able to safely get out of the building. Five people were displaced as a result of the fire.

Abaci faces maximum of 20 years in state prison if convicted on the charges.

Updated 9:30 p.m.

  • TK Kirkland

    When an insurance job goes wrong lol

  • MarquinhoGaucho

    Saw his tax bill go up 25% in 2 years thanks to the charter schools and said "F This"

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