Man Arrested Following House Fire in Hamilton Township

One person has been arrested following a suspicious house fire that killed several animals Friday afternoon in Hamilton Township.

Police and fire crews responded to a house that was fully engulfed in flames on the 5800 block of Holly Street around 4:30 Friday afternoon. A dog was found deceased on the property as well as several cats that were inside the residence.

Following an investigation, police arrested 29-year-old Janrv Bacolod who lived at the house.  Bacolod was charged with 2^nd degree arson and 3^rd degree animal cruelty.  He was transported to the Atlantic County Justice Facility on $100,000 bail.

Officers say the incident was the result of a domestic disturbance.