‘Serial arsonist' detained days after sentencing for 2 AC arsons: prosecutors

A New York man was detained Monday in connection with an arson incident that happened last week in Atlantic City, according to the Atlantic City Prosecutor’s Office. George Jones, 57, who officials described as a “serial arsonist,” was detained days after he was sentenced to 18 months of probation in connection with two arsons that he committed in 2025, prosecutors said. According to officials, on June 1, 2026, a concerned citizen reported to the Atlantic City Police Depa...