Arson suspect admits to setting fires at North Providence church

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Arson suspect admits to setting fires at North Providence church

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A man suspected of arson has confessed to starting several fires near a North Providence church with a predominantly Black congregation last year. Kevin Colantonio, 36, of North Providence, admitted in federal court Thursday to intentionally setting fires outside Shiloh Gospel Temple Ministries on Feb. 11, 2024. TARGET 12: RI arson suspect targeted predominantly Black church, plea deal says The fires broke o…