A New Jersey firefighter is facing arson charges after investigators linked him to a blaze at an abandoned auto body shop.
Police arrested 43-year-old Robert Campolongo, of Delanco, Thursday in connection with the Aug. 17 fire at Mortland's Auto Body on the 400 block of North Pavilion Avenue in Riverside, Burlington County.
Authorities took Campolongo into custody Thursday after spotting him driving his vehicle despite having a suspended license, according to reports.
The suspect, who is a member of the Riverside Fire Company, is being held on a second degree arson charge at Burlington County Jail on $100,000 bail.
Detectives collected surveillance images of the blaze and questioned witnesses as part of the investigation.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact the Riverside Police Dept. at 856-461-8820.