One of Altoona's most wanted arrested, charged with burglary, arson

One of Altoona's most wanted arrested, charged with burglary, arson

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- An Altoona man who was placed on the most wanted list Wednesday for burglary was arrested after a brief foot chase in Altoona Thursday. David Carsia, 35 (Blair County Prison) David Carsia, 35, who police noted was homeless, was charged with burglary, arson and terroristic threats Tuesday, March 18. On Wednesday, March 19, he was added to the Altoona Police Department's most wanted list before he was arrested around 5:05 p…

Clinton Man Charged with Arson

A Clinton man has been charged with felony arson after allegedly setting a house on fire. The suspect later told authorities he started the fire because he believed the house was haunted. According to a probable cause affidavit, 37-year-old Tavar Lamont Davis allegedly ignited the blaze at a home in the 300 block of S. 16th Street on March 13. Davis faces a felony charge of first-degree arson after reportedly admitting to investigators that he s…